Paediatric Physiotherapist

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) Are you looking for the next step in your physiotherapy career? We are looking for an experienced Paediatric New Zealand registered physiotherapist to join our Multidisciplinary Team in the Child Development Service, Te Rito O Rongokako. The Child Development Service provides assessment and therapy to assist children up to 16 years of age with special needs to achieve their full potential in their daily lives. The focus of this role is to provide physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children at risk of, or living with disability. Children under our service have a range of diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal abnormalities and spina bifida. We also provide therapy for children with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis who have had orthopedic intervention, including Botox injections and muscle‑lengthening surgery. We are looking for someone who has the passion for clinical practice within child disability and is capable of working collaboratively both within our service and our community. We work with children in their homes as well as schools, kindergartens, clinics and recreation centres. Our ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly, with a range of professionals to support the tamariki and rangatahi in our service. You will need to have strong communication skills and an ability to work autonomously as well as within both interprofessional and multidisciplinary styles as needed. Benefits The chance to join a supportive and established physiotherapy team Study support and opportunities for formal and informal CPD. Professional supervision and mentoring at professional lead level to support career development and growth. The opportunity to strengthen professional networks. Essential Requirements At least 4 years relevant clinical experience including paediatrics, neurological rehab and/or community work NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practising certificate (APC). Thorough knowledge of the health and social issues that vulnerable tamariki (children) and their whānau (family) experience Full driving licence NZ resident or citizen or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ Recent or past experience in complex equipment provision including standing and walking frames Experience working within an MDT setting We are committed to delivering and living our Health New Zealand values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values. Here at Hawke’s Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Hawke’s Bay District is a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr