Rehabilitation Services, Dunedin Hospital
Salary Band – $74,842 - $107600 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver + discounted health insurance

• Permanent part time 0.6FTE (24 hours per week)
• Competitive salary + discounted health insurance
Limitless potential for career advancement and growth

Come join our innovative and dynamic interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. We value and work hard towards supporting our patients to reach their rehabilitation goals to live their best lives. Supporting you to achieve work/life balance and career progression is important to us.
Depending on experience this role could give you the opportunity to work both in an inpatient and community setting. You will be working within an experienced team that will support you to grow and feel confident to deliver quality rehabilitation.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• This position involves working with a range of patients from various age groups.
• Gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation with medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions such as stroke
• Gives the opportunity to support teach and upskill students and rotational staff
• You will be able to perform appropriate and high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to achieve individual rehabilitation goals
• Work well within an interdisciplinary team and be an active energetic team member willing to take on clinical and quality work
• Prescribe mobility aids and equipment within the parameters of departmental provision guidelines.

Mōu ake | About you
It goes without saying that you will have an enthusiasm for physiotherapy and working with a social team.
You will also need to demonstrate the following to be successful in this role:

• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability for building trust with others.
• Be a registered Physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Ideally have at least 3 years’ experience as a qualified physiotherapist
• Knowledge and experience in rehabilitation or a interest to grow in this area
• Be reliable and have a drive for learning and sharing new skills.

A full and clean class one driver’s license is essential.

Painga | Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
• Continuous support for career development.
• Short work commutes
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to a range of retail, childcare and entertainment discounts

Mō mātou | About us
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($74,842 p.a) and Step 7 ($107,000 p.a pro rata) of the of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Pay Scale.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now
For further information please contact Katie Procter Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature katie.procter@southerndhb.govt.nz
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)