[ref. e25989517] Physiotherapist - Christchurch
- Friday, with a Wednesday required, which can be discussed furtherHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Child Development Service are a community based team of allied health professionals who are passionate about improving the health outcomes of tamariki /children with developmental delays or disabilities.
However this role encompasses all children with orthopaedic needs.As a Clinical Coordinator in Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, you will coordinate clinical activities and provide direct clinical care.
This role involves managing clinical caseloads, supervising staff (one other physiotherapist), and supporting service and policy development.
Key Responsibilities include:Manage clinical caseload and deliver healthcare servicesProvide professional leadership and expert clinical adviceSet targets and support data gathering and reportingParticipate in service and policy developmentEducate and train staff, conduct workplace assessmentsReview performance metrics and implement quality improvementsManage time effectively, oversee meetings, projects, and strategic planningUse and train others on equipment, manage stock controlConduct clinical/non-clinical audits and researchDrive and support projects, participate in steering groupsAbout YouWe are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist with expertise in paediatric orthopaedics and the desire to lead a team to join us in this permanent part time role.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following: Physiotherapy assessment, goal setting, and intervention knowledgeKnowledge and experience in serial casting & orthotics prescriptionMinimum 5 years of clinical work experience in Paediatric and/orOrthopaedic PhysiotherapyExperiencewith clinical teaching/supervision, training and development of staffExperience in Case Management Experiencemaking judgements in complex situations where there is incomplete informationor solutions are not obviousClearance under the provisions of the Vulnerable Children- s Act(2014) Full Drivers LicenceRegistration with PBNZ and a current APCWorkingfor Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'.
We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work.It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click
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- All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on 30th April 2025.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzPlease note, we will be reviewing applications asreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing dateof this advert.