Advanced Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to lead change and advance musculoskeletal care in Wairarapa. You will help establish the National Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Hospital Pathway and integrate advanced physiotherapy into local referral pathways.

In this permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight), you will collaborate with orthopaedic services and the Wairarapa Hospital Physiotherapy team, bringing strong communication and project

Qualifications

• NZ registered physiotherapist with a minimum of five years' clinical practice.
• At least three years in orthopaedic/musculoskeletal care.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to orthopaedics.
• Excellent communication and collaborative relationship-building across settings.
• Experience in project or service development and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead change in interdisciplinary orthopaedic pathways.
• Establish the National Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Hospital Pathway in Wairarapa Hospital.
• Collaborate with the Wairarapa Hospital Physiotherapy team and stakeholders across settings.

Skills

NZ registered Physiotherapist

Orthopaedic/Muskuloskeletal

Postgraduate qualifications

Communication skills

Change leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in orthopaedics

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist who is passionate about interdisciplinary models, and has the skills required to lead change. This role is an exciting opportunity to be involved in establishing the National Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Hospital Pathway in Wairarapa Hospital, and to bring advanced physiotherapy into local pathways to support efficient and effective clinical management for those with orthopaedic conditions (specifically osteoarthritis) in the Wairarapa community.

The Advanced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist is part of the Planned Services team, and will work closely alongside orthopaedic services to deliver on the requirements of this role. There is close connection with the Wairarapa Hospital Physiotherapy team and the role will be part of a national clinical practice network.

This is a permanent full time position working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday.

You will be a NZ registered Physiotherapist with a minimum of five years' clinical practice, with at least three years working in the orthopaedic / musculoskeletal area. You will have relevant post graduate qualifications. You will have superb communication skills and the ability to form strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across a range of settings. You will have enthusiasm together with experience in project / service development, and be able to articulate the value physiotherapy brings to the orthopaedic model and referral pathways.

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.