Senior Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation PhysiotherapistHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - WhanganuiPermanent 0.6 FTE - 24 hours per weekHealth NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and actively focuses on employing and building a sustainable Maori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.Ko te kaupapa | About the roleWe have the opportunity for a motivated physiotherapist to join a dynamic and progressive team as our full-time Senior Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapist.
This position provides clinical management, treatment, and rehabilitation of adults with neurological and sub-acute conditions, including stroke, Parkinson's, and amputations.
It is based on the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU)/Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) ward, including initiating early supported discharge community rehabilitation.This role includes working closely with other MDT members and coordinating junior rotational physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, and therapy assistants.
It also includes monitoring and developing best practices for this service.
This role will report to the Clinical Manager Physiotherapy.Our ideal candidate will have:New Zealand Registered PhysiotherapistIdeally 5 years' experience as a physiotherapist with 2 years' experience working in the neurological area.
However, consideration would be given for supporting a candidate into this senior specialist position (minimum 2 years' experience as a physiotherapist with some experience working in the neurological area).Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.Able to build strong relationships with clients, whanau, and community networks.Demonstrate leadership skills.Good communicator, written and oral.Motivated to maintain a high level of knowledge and skill.Able to supervise students and junior rotational physiotherapists.Supportive team environment.Professional Supervision.We provide regular in-services and opportunities for funded external courses to enhance your Continued Professional Development.Ko wai matou | Who are weOur vision is He Hapori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.
We ensure health care places people and their whanau at the centre of everything we do with and for them.
We support and empower individuals and whanau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social, and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whanau.Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe.
Great café culture, schools, and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country.
The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing, or just walking for miles.
Skiing and hiking on Mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family-friendly lifestyle.Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big plus for many people settling in the city.
With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital, residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.Please read the attached position description for further information, otherwise you can contact:Emma Fowlie, Clinical Manager OT, SLT, Physiotherapy and Dietetics:Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it.Applications close: 27th January 2025'Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place for suitable candidates following application.
This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified.
'Vacancy: 01-SNRP-5670Job detailsJob Reference: 01-SNRP-5670Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - WhanganuiJob type: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist
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