Full Time, permanent opportunity (40hr per week) as a Physiotherapist in the Spinal injuries Unit at Burwood Hospital
Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board is essential along with a current APC
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation team at Burwood Hospital is looking for a motivated, experienced NZ registered Physiotherapist to join our team of enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals!
This is a permanent, full time role which offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to grow your skills working alongside a team of healthcare professionals who are committed to the provision of quality care. This position will see you working 40hr per week in our Spinal Injury Unit Physiotherapy team.
Ko wai koe | About You
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Carrying out effective patient assessment, evaluation and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice;
Formulating treatment interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team;
Effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and appropriate delegation to our therapy assistants.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Your skills will include:
The ability to develop a close working relationship with physiotherapy assistants and the wider physiotherapy team;
Experience in Spinal Injuries essential;
Expertise in respiratory management of Spinal Cord Injury essential;
Participation in the on call and weekend roster;
Good team player/ fits in well to a team;
It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current practicing certificate to be considered for this role;
You will either be an existing ENABLE assessor or eligible for registration.
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
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 on ******
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