Physiotherapist-Older Persons and Rehabilitation

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location : Hutt Hospital

Service : Therapies

Contract :   Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical

Salary :   $59,035 - $85,992

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This position is part of the inpatient physiotherapy team, based on the Older Persons and Rehabilitation ward. It is the opportunity to be part of a great team of physiotherapists and to work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist with experience and an interest in inpatient rehabilitation and management of the complex older adult. If you have excellent clinical skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, then this may be the position for you. This is a permanent, fulltime position, 40 hours per week.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

The Physiotherapy Department at Hutt Hospital provides physiotherapy services to patients / clients within the hospital and primary care setting. Services are provided on all of the inpatient wards including Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) and Emergency Department (ED). Outpatient services are provided within the hospital or based in GP clinics.

Moū – About you

• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge and an understanding of rehabilitation and the complex older adult
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email [email protected] and indicate the job title and vacancy number (23117479-23) in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

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