Triage Clinician - Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist (Full Time), Community Central, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Permanent

Full Time

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 6 -10)

Community Central has an exciting opportunity available to an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

Community Central is a triage service comprising of an inter-disciplinary team who work together to apply a rigorous assessment process at the point of referral. This ensures that any immediate and/or additional needs of the patient are clearly identified and recorded. The referral is then forwarded to the most appropriate health care professional. 

You will be working with a dynamic and supportive team committed to improving service development and patient experience/outcomes. The role will involve developing strong networks with relevant key stakeholders, as well as understanding the cultural diversity, resources and specific health issues of the Counties Manukau demographic.

Community Central is based at 15 Lambie Drive in Papatoetoe. It is a 7 day a week service, however currently the allied health team work 5 days, with the potential for some remote working.

Essential:

• NZ registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience post qualification

• Knowledge of local community settings

• Excellent communication skills

• Sound computer literacy skills

• Full, clean driver’s licence

Desired:

• Evidence of post graduate study

• Advanced assessment skills

• Experience in both hospital and community setting

What's in it for you?

• A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• Fantastic culture and team environment

• APC costs refunded for every year of additional service

• Discounted services as part of our work perks

If you want to be in a role that truly makes a difference to Counties Manukau Health and our community, then apply now!

To review the position description please click here. For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz

Job Number: CMH07424

Applications Close: 28 February 2023