Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
MidCentral is looking for an experienced physiotherapist to work in Services for Treatment, Assessment and Rehabilitation (STAR) Ward at the Palmerston North Hospital. This is a permanent, part-time position of 28 hours a week. The STAR Ward is an inpatient rehabilitation ward for people aged 16 years and older.
It has a varied caseload from reconditioning the elderly to rehabilitating adults post-stroke, amputations, trauma, and other neurological conditions.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of geriatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, speech-language therapists, clinical psychologists, NASC, nurses, and physiotherapy assistants.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who has a broad range of knowledge and experience, is patient and whanau-centred, enjoys teamwork, and has good time management and advocacy skills. You would also need to be an excellent communicator, both written and oral. Five years of experience is preferable but not essential. A current APC is essential.
Come and join us! Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain biking, great schools, and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city, and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds—the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.
A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.
Tailored wellness programmes.
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