Physiotherapist - Rotational

Overview

Make a difference to health outcomes of Taranaki patients by providing excellent assessment and physiotherapy treatment.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

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We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is keen to gain or further their hospital experience by working in a rotational role.

Rotations are 6 monthly and include :

Medical

Orthopaedics / Surgical

ICU

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Rural Hospital (Inpatients and Community)

This role includes rostered weekend work and on call (after a period of training / orientating to relevant competencies).

This work occurs within the Physiotherapy department at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hawera hospital or can occur in community locations.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

You will need to have :

Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate

Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence

Inpatient or Hospital experience / placements

A passion for teaching self-management strategies

Problem solving approach

Excellent cultural knowledge & practice Te Reo speaking is an advantage

Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients

Desire for ongoing self-directed learning

Working visa / NZ residence (as appropriate)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal within two weeks of the posting date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference : TAR06219

Location : North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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