Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Are you looking to join an amazing team of Physiotherapists and Allied Health staff based at Whakatāne Hospital? We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full time Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient Allied Health Rehabilitation team permanently. 

You will be working within a dynamic, fun, and supportive team to provide excellent and responsive, person and whānau-centred care. You must share our vision and commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. This role is based in our inpatient team providing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. 

He Korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have at least 3 years of experience in a rehabilitation setting
• Love working as part of a transdisciplinary team
• Bring their passion and professionalism to the team
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement
• Have a current drivers licence and Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrate cultural competence and health equity 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care. 

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and speak. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Ellise Robinson, Acute Allied Health Team Lead on 027 5758967.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criterion, we are unable to progress your application.