Job Description - Rotational Physiotherapist, Fixed Term 1.0 FTE (2 vacancies) (HAU01356) Rotational Physiotherapist, Fixed Term 1.0 FTE (2 vacancies) Vacancy No: Vacancy No: HAU01356 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Our dedicated, agile and supportive team are looking for a physiotherapist to help our service deliver optimum care to the Tairawhiti community. You will be joining our team as a rotational physiotherapist. As you progress through rotations you may be working in a range of settings: inpatient wards, outpatient clinic and in clients' homes. You will be providing physio assessments and treatment to the people of Tairawhiti. In our regional centre you will experience a range of conditions therefore a generalist physiotherapy skill set is highly valued. You will have a supportive and experienced team around you that share a vision of providing excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairawhiti. We have 2 positions available; 1 x Fixed Term 6 months; and 1 x Parental Leave cover to July 2023. To be successful in this position you can demonstrate the following: Hold current registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board The ability to manage your time effectively Prioritising and responding to needs accordingly Ability to ask for support when you require it If you have an interest in any of the following areas; pelvic health, oncology and lymphoedema, paediatrics and cardio-respiratory we would like to support you and encourage you in this. We can offer training and enable supervision from current staff with expertise in these areas. Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne "Tairawhiti" – "The light shines on the water" is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Maori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing. Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together. W hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best. A whi/support - Supporting our turoro/patients their whanau/families, our community partners and each other. K otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more. A roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us. Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply To complete and application please use the "apply now" link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr
