Physiotherapist

Te Omanga Hospice is a charitable trust that provides specialist palliative care to patients and their whānau in the Hutt Valley living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. Our vision is that everyone with palliative needs in our community receives equitable, responsive, and proactive care. We hold our values close to our heart, with respect, partnership, compassion and learning at the core of everything we do. We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to creating an equal and inclusive workplace. The community we support is diverse, and it is important to us that diversity is reflected in the team here at Te Omanga. Physiotherapist - Permanent part-time position 20 to 24 hours per week The primary purpose of this position is to provide a specialist palliative care Physiotherapy service to Te Omanga Hospice patients. The delivery of quality interventions for inpatients and outpatients, assessing and advising on patients' activities of daily living and supplying assistive equipment as required. Assisting in the management of pain, fatigue, neurological issues, and general deconditioning. Providing practical advice for family carers to assist with physical activities. To meet professional standards, contribute to service development activities, education, and quality initiatives, and actively participate as a member of the MDT. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist. Professional Requirements Must have: NZ Registration as a Physiotherapist and hold a Current Practising Certificate Current Full NZ Driver's License Minimum of 3 years post graduate practice, including assessment and service provision within acute inpatient and community setting and awareness of the Physio role in palliative care Physiotherapy experience in palliative care Palliative care rehabilitation Additional Opportunity If you are looking for an opportunity to provide community palliative care education and compassionate community development (20 hours) attached to this physiotherapy role, please indicate your interest when applying for the physiotherapy role and an additional position description can be provided. Applications close on Wednesday 29 July. #J-18808-Ljbffr