Community Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Permanent, part time 20 hours per week Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment. Core Values Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships. Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration. Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others. Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice. Ko te kaupapa | About the role We are looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our dynamic and passionate physiotherapy team as a community physiotherapist. The current role involves working closely with our community teams (occupational therapists, allied health assistants, geriatricians and Community Assessment & Rehabilitation Team (CART)) to support patients and their whānau to rehabilitate in both at home and in interim care at residential facilities. Whanganui hospital's vision is “Thriving Communities” and we are looking to develop a more community focused physiotherapy service. Therefore, we are ideally looking for a forward-thinking physiotherapist with a passion for working the community using transdisciplinary practice in order to help fulfil this vision. The physiotherapist will require strong clinical skills and be able to build strong relationships with their clients and whānau, other medical professionals, and community networks. This role may also involve supervision of students, rotational physiotherapists and therapy assistants. Ko wai mātou | Who are we Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau. Ideally you will hold the following attributes: Active Practicing Certificate with Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand Team player with good communication skills Have an understanding of other professional roles Physically fit and able to lift Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill This position is ideal for any physiotherapists looking to support our community. This position provides an opportunity for new physiotherapist to work as part of a supportive integrative multi-disciplinary team as well as a more experienced physiotherapist to broaden their skill set into community transdisciplinary practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr