Physiotherapist – Adult Community Therapy Service

1 month ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Cgr Services Full time

Permanent, part-time role available (32 hours per week) 0.8FTE
Work within an experienced and supportive interdisciplinary team to provide physiotherapy to a wide variety of clients with complex needs, in their own communities
Step 8 of Allied Health PSA from $103,000
Generous relocation packages available for international applicants with the right skillset, more information available

Mo matou About Us
Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Mo te tunga About the role
The Adult Community Therapy Service (ACTS) delivers allied health services to adults aged 16-65 years in our community, with bases including the Burwood Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, Rangiora Hospital and Longhurst sites.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about providing client-centered care within an inter-disciplinary allied health team.
This is a busy, diverse role working 32 hours per week, where you are guaranteed a varied case load and will work with clients and their support people at home, in the community and in clinic settings.
Work alongside an experienced physiotherapy team, with the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in areas including respiratory physiotherapy, spasticity management and seating/postural supports.
You will be an NZ registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Travel within Canterbury is required (organisation vehicles provided).
Ko wai koe About You
In this role, you will be responsible for:

Undertaking Physiotherapy assessments and developing and implementing treatment plans, considered within a holistic IDT approach;
Providing education and resources, where appropriate, to the client and their family/Whanau, as well as the wider interdisciplinary team;
Prioritising, organising and managing a case load while allocating time appropriately;
Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiatives;
Providing clinical leadership for junior staff, Allied Health assistants and students;
Opportunity to work towards level 1 and 2 seating and wheelchair accreditation.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience
Your skills will include:

Experience working with adults with complex needs including a variety of neurological conditions is advantageous
Experience in respiratory physiotherapy is desirable, along with previous experience working in the community;
Excellent skills working within teams and maintaining relationships with service providers in the community;
The ability to work autonomously as well as build and nurture trusted relationships;
As travel is required, a full NZ Driver's License is essential;
Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential;
Seating and wheelchair experience is desirable

Nga hua Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff.
We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
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