PhysiotherapistCommunity Services, Dunedin HospitalSalary Band $70,000 - $100,000 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver + discounted health insuranceFull time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) permanent opportunityCompetitive salary + discounted health insurance + subsidised gymLimitless potential for career advancement and growthMo te turanga About the roleThis position involves working with a range of patients from various age groups with a variety of conditions in the community.Perform appropriate and high-quality physiotherapy assessment and management of community patients.Prescribe mobility aids and equipment (including wheelchairs) within the parameters of departmental provision guidelines.Be an Accredited Assessor for the Equipment Management Service as appropriate or be prepared to work towards this accreditation.Work actively and co-operatively in a community team and liaise appropriately with relevant health care professionals.Mou ake About youIt goes without saying that you will have an enthusiasm for physiotherapy and working with a social team.You will also need to demonstrate the following to be successful in this role :Excellent communication skills and a natural ability for building trust with others.Be a registered Physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate.Ideally have at least 1 years' experience as a qualified physiotherapist, including respiratory and musculoskeletal experience.Knowledge and experience of community-based rehabilitation.Be reliable and have a drive for learning and sharing new skills.A full and clean class one driver's license is essential.Painga BenefitsBeautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.Continuous support for career development.Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offersAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Mo matou About usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Utu whanui Salary rangeThis role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($70,842 p.a) and Step 7 ($100,466 p.a pro rata) of the of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Pay Scale.Ra monehu#J-18808-Ljbffr
