Paediatric Physiotherapist - Whangarei

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Paediatric Physiotherapist for a permanent part-time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) to deliver an effective paediatric physiotherapy service for tamariki in Northland with disabilities and developmental concerns.

You will work with whānau to empower tamariki to achieve optimum function and well-being, join a supportive multidisciplinary team, and enjoy professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC.
• Previous experience in Physiotherapy is required.
• Friendly and open person with respectful approach to whānau/family centered care.
• Flexible, versatile and open to change.
• Experience working with children with disability related needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric physiotherapy services for tamariki in Northland with disabilities and developmental concerns.
• Collaborate with whānau to enable tamariki to achieve optimum function and well-being.

Skills

English communication

Family centered care

Education

NZ Physiotherapist registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Job description

Child Health Centre, Whangarei Hospital
Permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE), working 32 hours per week

• Professional development opportunities, be part of supportive multidisciplinary team

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

As a Physiotherapist, you will play a critical role by providing an effective and efficient Paediatric Physiotherapy service for tamariki/children in Northland with disabilities and developmental concerns. Together with whānau, tamariki will be enabled to achieve optimum function and well-being.

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About the Team/Service/Location

We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

We work collaboratively together as a wider multidisciplinary team for the best outcomes for our tamariki and whanau.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

• As a Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will have excellent English language communication skills (both oral and written) and be a friendly and open person who has a respectful approach to whānau/ family centered care.
• Qualified Physiotherapist with registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• Previous experience working in the field of Physiotherapy
• Friendly and open person who has a respectful approach to whānau/ family centered care
• Ability to be flexible, versatile and open to change
• Previous experience working with children with disability related needs is highly desirable

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.