Staff Grade Physiotherapist

North Island - Auckland North Shore/West Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical coaching

Education & development opportunities

In-house training

Supervision and mentorship

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement projects

Job summary

Waitakere Hospital requires a dynamic Physiotherapist to join the inpatient rehabilitation team on the AT&R and ISU wards. This 0.8 FTE part-time role focuses on rehabilitation for older adults within an established inter-disciplinary team.

You will work with senior clinicians, receive clinical coaching, and participate in ongoing professional development and supervision to support junior staff and service improvements.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Professional Registration and valid APC.
• 2+ years of recent inpatient experience.
• Ability to lead, support and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with student supervision.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation on AT&R and ISU wards as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver patient-centred rehabilitation for older adults with orthopedic, neurological, and medical conditions.
• Support junior staff development and supervise students where applicable.
• Contribute to service delivery improvements and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Inpatient experience

Leadership / mentoring

Student supervision

Communication

Registration / APC

Education

NZ Registration/APC

Job description

Allied Health Rehabilitation and Stroke Team Waitakere Hospital

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematą

Advance your physiotherapy career with this next step in your journey!

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

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for excellent patient care, rehabilitation, and developing leadership, to join our inpatient rehabilitation team at Waitakere Hospital based across the Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (AT&R) and Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) wards.

This is a 0.8 FTE part-time role working on our AT&R and ISU wards. You will be working as part of an established inter-disciplinary team providing best practice rehabilitation through a patient centred approach to older adults. The work covers an array of conditions including patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical conditions who require rehabilitation and often also have complex social and discharge planning needs. You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

• Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• Education to assist the support of junior staff with clinical development and supervision.
• A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
• Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora Waitematą is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

About you

• New Zealand Professional Registration and valid APC
• 2+ years of recent inpatient experience
• Ability to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staff
• Experience with student supervision
• Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.

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.

Job details

Job Reference

Job Reference: WDHB22058

Location

North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland

Expertise

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist