Use your broad range of Physiotherapy abilities to help within a talented multi-disciplinary team.
Permanent position 40 hours per week.
NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current APC is essential; however, new graduates awaiting registration are welcome to apply.
Mo te tunga About the role: Ashburton Hospital provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient, Outpatient, and Community-based health services to the community.
The Hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients, and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments.
Rural health services employ around 550 full-time and part-time staff, which includes a clinical workforce in medicine, surgery, and gynaecology, supported by nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of clinical situations.
This role will involve providing physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service. You would be part of a small team of physiotherapists who work together to provide a generalist service.
Our Physiotherapists are supported by a Professional Lead currently based in the Burwood campus.
Ko wai koe About You: In this role, you will be responsible for:
Providing high-quality physiotherapy services that meet the needs of the inpatients, outpatients, and community patients/clients of Ashburton.
Providing evaluation, therapeutic, and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience: Your skills will include:
A drive to ensure the best health outcomes for people requiring physiotherapy services.
The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high-quality care.
Being self-motivated, organized, and enjoying a challenge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their supports, colleagues, and service leaders.
You'll be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with a current APC.
Mo matou About Us: Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels.
It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua Benefits of working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora: When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey.
We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.
Tono inaianei Apply Now: Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted; therefore, apply directly on our career site here.
For additional information about this role, please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner at ******. We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand; there could be a place for you! Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
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