Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation)

Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation), Nelson Hospital, Fixedterm Full-time Working across a mix ofinpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, you'll support patientsto maximise their independence, improve function, and achieve theirrehabilitation goals. T his is a variedrole which offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patientpopulation, including neurological, orthopaedic, medical, and olderpersons' rehabilitation. You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinaryteam committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Physiotherapist you will: Assess, plan and deliverevidence-based physiotherapy interventions; Provide rehabilitationservices across both inpatient and to a lesser extent outpatient clinic; Work collaboratively witha multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, SpeechLanguage Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Medical Staff; Support patients and theirwhānau through their recovery and rehabilitation journey; Contribute to servicedevelopment and continuous quality improvement initiatives. This is a fixed term parental leave cover for up to 12months, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday. Hours willbe between 6.00AM to 8.00PM. Please view the position description for furtherinformation. About the Team/Service/ Location NelsonPhysiotherapy Services are renowned for its commitment to patient-centred care,and our team offers therapies to improve quality of life for those with complexneeds. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and you will benurtured in your career through professional development opportunities.You will join a proactive teamof physiotherapists providing the highest standard of care for our patients. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here About you As a Physiotherapist, you will have: Registration with thePhysiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC; Previous physiotherapyexperience, ideally within rehabilitation services; Strong clinical reasoningand assessment skills; Excellent communicationand interpersonal skills; A commitment to providingpatient-centred care and achieving positive outcomes; The ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively within a team. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa at the time of application. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: R1N26-247 Location: South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr