Senior Physiotherapist -Permanent, Full Time

Full-time 1.0 FTE Permanent Senior Physiotherapist

(40 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday)

Inpatient Physiotherapist: Senior Acutes

Medicine & Health of Older People and Surgical & Ambulatory Services

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in a busy hospital setting? Are you keen on working with a wide range of professionals alongside a multi-national team of Physiotherapists? Then we want you to work in our inpatient team at Waitakere Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Physiotherapist to work across our acute medical and ED/ADU services at Waitakere Hospital. This role will complement our strong team of acute medical Physiotherapists, providing guidance and mentoring for rotational staff, whilst delivering quality assessments and interventions for complex medical and ED/ADU patients across the inpatient wards.

Waitematā is leading the way in the Northern region for digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals. We have strong links with our community and outpatient services with excellent interdisciplinary team work across services.

Key requirements of this role:

• Current NZ physiotherapy registration and APC
• 5 or more years of relevant inpatient clinical experience, with at least 2 years’ respiratory experience
• Strong role model and effective leadership skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence based assessment and treatment skills with excellent time management skills
• Experience in service development and quality improvement projects
• Participation in weekend and on-call roster

Please click here for position description 

If you are looking to be valued by a dynamic and supportive team, then come and work with us!

We have a lot to offer you:

• A hardworking, supportive yet fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• Career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
• Regular monthly supervision
• Opportunities to be involved in teaching and training for non-Allied Health staff across Waitematā.
• Education opportunities to develop leadership and management skills.
• Opportunities to be part of service development and quality initiatives
• Credentialing for weekend respiratory services. 

If this sounds like you then please apply online!

• This position is a permanent role
• Full time hours: 80 hours/fortnight (Monday to Friday)
• Salary range: $117,420 – $122,570 (DB3-DC3)

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please contact Alex Denning-Kemp, Clinical Leader Physiotherapy by email: alexandra.denning-kemp@waitematadhb.govt.nz

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

Closing date: 6 October 2024

Job Number : WDHB18832