Physiotherapist - Activity with Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Vacancy No: TAR05539
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community
Te Kaupapa – MissionImproving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no otherTaranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About usAt Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Up to date facilities
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Professional development
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Physiotherapist- Activity with Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Outpatients 1.0 FTE
We are seeking a Proficient Physiotherapist(s) to work as a Physiotherapist delivering the Activity With Arthritis Programme (AWA) – this is a full-time position and may suit someone wanting part-time hours. This position is Musculoskeletal outpatient based + also works out of Health facilities in rural locations.
The aim of this position is to provide care that reduces or prevents foreseeable deterioration in a person's musculoskeletal condition to improve their quality of life and decrease future costs. Ideally, early intervention for musculoskeletal conditions should be a core part of a musculoskeletal health service that precedes consideration of orthopaedic surgery.
In this role, you will work closely with the Physiotherapists doing Orthopaedic Triage and the Physio Musculoskeletal Outpatient team. This position will have the ability to flex to where the caseload demand is and as such offers a lot of variety and learning opportunities. The client group in our OPD is varied and can include musculoskeletal; pain; exercise group and activity with arthritis.
Mou - About youYou will need to have:
Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate
Valid work Visa for NZ
Ideally at least five years' experience working with musculoskeletal patients
A passion for Musculoskeletal Physio and desire to continue learning
Problem-solving approach
Excellent cultural knowledge & practice
Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
Excellent computer skills
Desire for ongoing learning
If you share in our vision and values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us, please apply.
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Vicky Lee on Email: ******
Applications Close 14 October 2024
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whaiBy joining together, we will succeed
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