Physiotherapist - ref. k48814223
- Work as part of an MDT delivering care to children and young people aged 3-16 years, diagnosed with a disability.
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 motivated part-time physiotherapist to work in the Child and Adolescent Physical Therapy Team. The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Seating Therapist, a Social Worker, Speech Language Therapists, a Therapy Assistant and Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists.
The Child and Adolescent Physical Therapy Team forms part of a wider community child health workforce that includes administrators, dieticians, nurses, and psychologists. There is also a close connection to paediatricians involved in the care of the children and young people who are referred to the service.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Child and Adolescent Therapy Team are based at the Child and Adolescent Community Centre (CACC) at Base Hospital but delivers care and services across the region in other health facilities, early childhood and school locations and in client homes.
Part of the physiotherapist role is to work closely with the orthotics department in a clinic environment.
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a New Zealand-registered Physiotherapist with a current APC (or the ability to get one quickly) as well as:
- At least 1 year experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, develop new skills and participate in professional development.
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Good technical skills are necessary to be successful.
The role is busy and varied; it requires good organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload of children, often until age 16.
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Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture, view the video on ourcareers page.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 27 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Martin at alison.martin@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.