Physiotherapist START

4 days ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Tewhatuora Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehab Team (START) is an early supported discharge programme that accepts referrals for patients who are medically cleared and can be discharged home earlier than previously possible with an individualised care plan and intensive holistic support.

START provides up to four visits a day, 7 days/week using Health Care Assistants with oversight from Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and input as required from Medicine / Geriatricians and other specialties e.g. SLT.

START is part of LICHS (Lakes Integrated Community Health Service) which includes our Needs Assessment and Service Coordination services and District/Community Nursing. LICHS sits as part of the Medicine Service.

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Physiotherapist to join our team in a 1FTE, 40-hour per week role. This position requires availability to work five days a week, with a weekend roster in place, meaning you'll be scheduled to work on some weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays. You will be expected to contribute to the community workload of PT Team, as well as managing the START PT workload. The Occupational Therapist sees patients on request to review and check progress as well as other patients in the community. The team conducts a daily handover meeting and participates in a weekly IDT run by a Nurse Practitioner.

About you

  • You will be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist
  • You will have a Current APC
  • You will have a Current New Zealand Driver's License
  • You will be a competent Physiotherapist capable of working independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
  • You will have a broad range of experience and good assessment skills.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and be able to adapt to various shifts, ensuring excellent service delivery and team collaboration across the week.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offers competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

$77,087 to $116,390 pro-rated to hours worked

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before the end of the posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job details

Job Reference: ROT03254

Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

Job type:

Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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