MULTIPLE PHYSIOTHERAPIST RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS WELLINGTON & WAIRARAPA
OLDER ADULT POSITION/S AVAILABLE, OPTIONS 10 HOURS PER WEEK UP TO FULL TIME, FLEXIBLE DAYS, GREAT CONDITIONS!
OLDER ADULT POSITION/S AVAILABLE, OPTIONS 10 HOURS PER WEEK UP TO FULL TIME, FLEXIBLE DAYS, GREAT CONDITIONS!
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Sign on bonus!
We have positions based in Palmerston North and Kāpiti in our Older Adult Team. Options to work at either or both sites available. Comprehensive induction and training support is included. The role will have a block of hours per week on site at Aged Residential Care Facilities, and can be complemented with ACC contract work or Community Neuro rehabilitation depending on your areas of interest and the number of hours you wish to work. We offer support to help with your transition to private work if needed.
Aged care work is a very rewarding role where we are working with the site team to optimise the function of their residents at this fragile point in life. This includes helping with slow stream rehab, falls prevention, handling training, advocacy and education, equipment assessment, management and support of physiotherapy assistants, and case reviews.
The roles are supported by a Clinical Physiotherapy Manager with significant clinical experience and experienced colleagues. We are continuing to develop our best practice model and work with facilities to create interesting and challenging physiotherapy roles. The recently published Phyisotherapy in Aged Care Guidelines describe the main principles of how we work.
Hourly rate $50-$70 per hour for ARC work and higher for community neuro rehabilitation.
Willis Street Physiotherapy provides Community Older Adult physiotherapy based in the Wellington region and Nelson. We have a team of 10 physiotherapists and a Physiotherapy Manager, working across 14 ARC sites, supporting the delivery of services aimed at improving the quality of life of Older Adults.
We are an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ
We are a values-led organisation and work to improve health equity by supporting groups who face barriers accessing health care including LGBTQ+ communities. You can find out more about us by visiting our websites:
Send your CV to Jane@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz
SOUTH WAIRARAPA - LIFESTYLE CHANGE - MSK/VOC/MIXED ROLES AVAILABLE - FLEXIBLE START DATE
After a Lifestyle change? Be part of the new integrated health centre ‘Five Rivers’ in Greytown, South Wairarapa.. We have flexible opportunities for physiotherapists with an interest in either MSK, Voc rehab, or a mixed role. The dynamic team at Five Rivers includes GPs, visiting specialists, on-site radiology as well as incredible gym space that you have full access to, for yourself as well as for clients. The beautiful new building provides a much needed facility for the South Wairarapa community. A relocation bonus is offered for this role so why not consider making the move to this vibrant area that has so much to offer.
Our hours are flexible and you will be in control of your own diary and earnings. We are a values led, wellbeing focused organisation. As an accredited social enterprise there are opportunities to work on ground breaking projects reducing health inequities alongside a busy ACC / Private caseload.
Our team is friendly, supportive and committed to excellence and ongoing learning, with a varied inhouse CPD programme. We expect to have a team of three physiotherapists working from our new Five Rivers base, and are planning to develop a sports medicine service from the clinic.
We are a values-led organisation and work to improve health equity by supporting groups who face barriers accessing health care including LGBTQ+ communities. You can find out more about us by visiting our websites:
We welcome overseas applicants who have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit, and a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (or in the process of obtaining one).
Call Amy on 0212284486 for an informal chat about any of these opportunities or send your CV to amy@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz
CALLING ALL NEW GRADUATES - NAU MAI HAIRE MAI
Willis Street Physiotherapy in partnership with The Physio Spot have new grad opportunities starting early 2024 .
There is an available position based in our state of the art, multidisciplinary, new facility in the Five Rivers Medical Complex in sunny Greytown. As part of an integrated team you will get to work alongside and be mentored by our physiotherapy clinical director, GPs, nurse practitioners, specialists, a sonographer, and physical trainers, with full access to a beautiful new gym, as well as the chance to undertake project work in partnership with Te Whatu Ora on a non-surgical pathway project, and also rehabilitation of ACC injuries. .
The other role will be based across our Wellington clinics, with opportunities to gain experience in MSK, or with our older adult teams, and in our community team.
Our graduate programme is built around the individual physio’s interests and skills, no two pathways have looked the same. We have varied and interesting work, and this is a chance to build your skillset amongst an experienced team.
We will provide you with a well-structured and supportive development pathway. We want to help unlock your true potential to become a first-class autonomous practitioner!
Willis Street Physiotherapy works together with Wellington Sports Med and Physio Spot to deliver high quality physiotherapy services. We are an accredited social enterprise and believe everyone has a right to access the very best healthcare. We fund access to physiotherapy so as to improve health equity for students and community service card holders, and in areas like youth concussion and for the LGBTIQA+ community.
We deliver musculoskeletal services, vocational contract work, older adult rehabilitation and neuro physiotherapy. This is largely a musculoskeletal role, however there is opportunity to diversify into our other business units if you wish. We want to help you grow and develop your career.
What’s on offer:
- A clear development pathway designed with your needs at front of mind
- A dedicated mentor, providing regular one-to-one teaching and supervision
- Work as part of our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team. We are a supportive whānau and enjoy a great culture!
- An abundance of in-house training opportunities with monthly in-service training, fortnightly group teaching, and regular shadowing with senior physios and clinical specialists
- Continuous support and contribution towards CPD
- Competitive remuneration
- Exposure to a diverse caseload. We offer services for a wide range of conditions due to discomfort, pain and injuries, sports injuries, concussion, breathing pattern disorders, TMJ dysfunction, women’s health, vocational rehab, persistent pain, and community neuro
- Opportunity to provide sports physiotherapy, including side-line management for local sports clubs and tournaments
- Opportunities for career progression and to extend your scope of practice within the innovative services we offer
- Flexible working hours. We want you to have the right work life balance
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a willingness to learn and is eager to develop
- Is dedicated to achieving great health outcomes
- Is driven to provide health equity across all communities
- Is a team player
- Is a strong communicator
- Holds NZ Physio Board Registration and a current APC
Next Steps:
We are aiming to have our new graduate superstars start their journey with us from early 2024.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to amy@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz
Applications close on the 31st October 2023.
We look forward to working with you!
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