Physiotherapist - Community Allied Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, 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.
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Do you want to be part of a great interdisciplinary team working in the community? Are you passionate about keeping people at home achieving their potential? Are you client centred?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a physiotherapist to join the Community Allied Health team based in Tauranga, This is a fixed term part time position ending 12 December 2023. Hours to be worked are 48 hours per fortnight.
The Community Allied Health Team is an interdisciplinary and innovative team that puts the community at the centre of everything it does. We currently deliver Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Language Therapy and Dietician services across the Western Bay to clients with a wide range of conditions. The team works alongside individuals with physical health concerns using a client centred approach. We aim to maximise our client's safety and functional independence to enable them to achieve their goals and remain living in their own home.
He Korero mōu - About You
We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer. We are family friendly so flexible work patterns can be considered for the right candidate.
If you are a highly motivated Physiotherapist who works well as part of a team and is looking for a rewarding community-based position, then we want to hear from you!
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised hospital gym membership
- Discounts (with local businesses)
Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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 say. 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 Judith Guccione, Team Leader. Community Allied Health via email Judith.Guccione@bopdhb.govt.nz.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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.
It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.
Children's Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty |
Location: | Bay of Plenty |
Position type: | Fixed Term |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 03-Mar-2023 |
Closing date: | 26-Mar-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/005003143 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/ |
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