Hand Therapist

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

The Hand Therapy Team at Tauranga Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, with Hand Therapy experience to join us. This is a casual role primarily based at Tauranga Hospital however there may be the opportunity to work in satellite locations at times. You will be well supported, working with a team of fully registered Hand Therapists who value continued professional development, mentoring, supervision, and ongoing training. The current hand therapy is a very close knit and dynamic team who offer each other collateral support.

As a member of the Hand Therapy Team, you will have the opportunity to provide care for both ACC and non-ACC patients. The clinical caseload includes the treatment of surgical cases (both traumatic and elective) as well as non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions, burns and scars, neurological and paediatric upper limb conditions. Referrals are accepted from Allied Health (community and hospital-based), GPs and Rheumatology services and treatment is at no cost to the patient.

**He Korero Mōu - About You**

You will be a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate. Ideally you would be a member of Hand Therapy New Zealand either as an associate or registered hand therapist or have comparable international qualifications. You will have excellent clinical and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate effectively with health professionals, health agencies, tangata whaiora/ clients and whānau.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In House Career development
- Funding available to support you in your professional development
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free onsite staff parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

As part of Te Whatu Ora - Haurora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence). Our manaakitanga CARE values support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora - Haurora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply**

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