Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Outpatient

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to join our dynamic team and be part of health initiatives around service delivery. You will be working with outpatients that require rehabilitation for a broad range of conditions.

This is a part time position of 20 hours per week and hours can be negotiated with the successful candidate.  You will be collaborating with 1 other part time therapist

The successful applicant is required to have effective oral and interpersonal communication skills, enjoys meeting the challenges of a varied workload. Experience in treating vestibular dysfunction is preferred. You will need to be aware of principles around person centred practice, be sensitive to cultural differences and committed to the Treaty of Waitangi as well as having a current practicing certificate.

Come and join a well-rounded, friendly and supportive team who work together to help achieve the best outcomes for our people within the community.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to   equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Initiatives are encouraged

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) Email maree.loynes@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.