Physiotherapist | Rural Health

Mō te tūnga | About the role Ashburton Hospital provides a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient and community based health services. The hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments. Rural health services employ around 550 full time and part time staff, including a clinical workforce in medicine, surgery and gynaecology, supported by nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of clinical situations. This role will involve providing physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service. You will be part of a small team of physiotherapists who work together to provide a generalist service. Our physiotherapists are supported by a Professional Lead currently based in the Burwood campus. Ko wai koe | About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Using your broad range of physiotherapy abilities to help within a talented multi‑disciplinary team. Providing high quality physiotherapy services that meet the needs of inpatients, outpatients and community patients/clients of Ashburton. Providing evaluation, therapeutic and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton. Working within a multi‑disciplinary team and liaising with health providers. Your skills will include: A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people requiring physiotherapy services. The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high quality care. Being self‑motivated, organized and enjoy a challenge. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their support networks, colleagues and service leaders. Requirements You’ll be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with a current APC. New graduates awaiting registration are welcome to apply. Benefits of working at Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. Contact Contact: Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner, [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr