• Permanent part time role (36 hours per week)
• Hours of work are Tuesday - Friday 0745-1615. Saturday is 0800-1200 which is paid as overtime
• Based at Burwood Campus in the Surgical Orthopaedics Team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation is a division of Te Whatu ora, Waitaha (CDHB) based at Burwood. The Burwood Physiotherapy Team is made up of 65 Physiotherapists and 15 Physiotherapy Assistants split into 3 teams including a Musculoskeletal team, a Neurology Team and an Older Persons and Older Persons Mental Health team.  The Physiotherapy team in Surgical Orthopaedics is made up of an Advanced Practitioner and 3 part time Physiotherapists with a full time assistant. The team manage a fast paced environment with a heavy caseload of primary joint replacements, some trauma and a variety of Orthopaedic Surgery. We have a large Outpatient team to refer to for Outpatient care post discharge and we have an amazing Hydrotherapy Pool which is utilised 7 days a week and is an excellent adjunct to treatment for  Outpatient clients. Together with your colleagues you will be responsible for carrying out effective patient assessments and formulating goal-based treatment plans which facilitate improving function and safe discharges. Come and join our amazing team.

This role works Tuesday to Saturday which means you work 36 hours but get paid for 38 and you get 2.5 days off, On the Saturday you work with a team over the shift including another Physiotherapy colleague and a Physiotherapy Assistant.

The role is based in the Surgical Orthopaedic service at Burwood. This fast paced environment includes working in the Progressive Care Unit and the ward with a team of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants and includes some outpatient follow up for large joint surgeries may be a part of the role. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out effective patient assessment, evaluation and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice
• Formulating treatment interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and wider MDT team

About You

It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual practicing Certificate and have a minimum of 18 months experience.

Your skills will include:

• The ability to hit the ground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard of care to patients
• Great time management skills
• The ability to develop a close working relationship with physiotherapy assistants and the wider physiotherapy team
• Flexibility and adaptability with an enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across and beyond your discipline
• Flexibility to work in any of our rehabilitation areas depending on need in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary teams
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• You will either be an existing ENABLE assessor or eligible for registration
• It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current practicing certificate to be considered for this role

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 25th March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz