Physiotherapist Hand Therapist

New Zealand
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Physiotherapist Hand TherapistFixed Term 0.6 FTE due to Parental LeaveCommencing ASAP through until approximately June 2026Health 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 RoleRight now, we're inviting an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly team delivering services across the South Canterbury District.The person in this role provides safe and clinically effective assessment and intervention, either within a specific area or across a broad range of areas, with a focus on the development of more in-depth knowledge and skills following the second year of practice onwards.Day to day the physiotherapist in this role will work in outpatients within hand therapy.About YouIn addition to being a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate, successful candidates will have the following:

Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in hand therapy
Good initiative and self-management skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team inter-professional setting team
Right to work in New Zealand
Hand therapy New Zealand registration or working towards this

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal atIf you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.Close Date: OpenPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received and proceed will proceed with the recruitment process, closing the role once a suitable applicant is found.

South Canterbury DHB

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