Rotational Physiotherapist - Permanent, Full Time

Permanent Full-Time Rotational Physiotherapist

Medicine & Health of Older People and Surgical & Ambulatory Services

 Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic new graduate and experienced (core 2 level) rotational physiotherapists to join our highly skilled and dedicated physiotherapy team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā.

Waitematā provides a great opportunity to advance your physiotherapy career in an engaging, fun and supportive learning environment. If you love the outdoors, close access to beaches, cafés, parks and transport links, then we are an ideal working location.

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā is leading the way in the Northern Region for clinical digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals, use of telehealth and strong links with our community and outpatient services.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to PD for full details)

• Development of core physiotherapy skills through a rotational programme
• Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• A hardworking, supportive and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
• Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Credentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month roster
• Work perks

The position: 

This is a full time role and this programme gives you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clinical settings to further develop your skills and competencies in physiotherapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning across North Shore, Waitakere Hospital and Wilson Centre sites.

We offer a two-tier rotational scheme within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā at three sites across the district.

Core 1 rotational positions are 4 months long and offer experience in:

• Acute medical
• Respiratory
• Acute surgical
• Acute trauma and elective orthopaedic
• Older Adult Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R)

Core 2 rotational positions are 8 months long and in addition to the above also offer experience in:

• ED / ADU
• ICU / HDU
• Acute stroke unit
• Outpatients – MSK, Respiratory, Neuro, Vestibular
• Trauma Orthopaedics
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Paediatric rehabilitation at the Wilson Centre (the national paediatric rehabilitation provider)

We strive to provide “best care for everyone”. This means believing in and working according to our organisation’s values of “everyone matters”, “with compassion”, “connected” and “better, best, and brilliant”.

If this sounds like you then please apply online!

• This is a permanent 1.0 FTE rotational physiotherapist
• Full time hours: 80hrs / fortnight (Monday to Friday)
• Salary range: $77,087 - $116,390 (step 1-10, step placement is based on clinical experience)

Please click here for position description 

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role, please contact Alex Denning-Kemp, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Alexandra.Denning-Kemp@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Nelmari.Swanepoel@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For general enquiries or support with your online application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa Bairavi.Thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job Number : WDHB19014

Closing date: 24 November 2024