Full time, permanent
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between DB2 -DC3)

• EAP + Regular Hours

• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses

• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style

The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist to join our team as the Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist for the stroke pathway. This role will be clinically based within the acute stroke ward and the inpatient general rehabilitation ward at Middlemore Hospital. This role will also have clinical leadership involvement within the community stroke rehabilitation team (CSR).
Our stroke pathway Physiotherapy service spans across the acute stroke unit, inpatient general rehabilitation and CSR teams. Currently, we have approximately 12 Physiotherapists, including senior and core clinicians, dedicated to working across these services.
At our organization, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and continually improving our services through various quality improvement initiatives. We are dedicated to promoting health equity and reducing disparities within our community.
This position is responsible for providing safe and effective patient and whanau centred Physiotherapy interventions for stroke, other neurological conditions and amputees within an interdisciplinary team setting. The Advanced Clinician role also leads service development, quality improvement and education.
You will be professionally supported by a Section Head, other Advanced Clinicians, Professional Leader of Physiotherapy and the Clinical Director of Allied Health.
So, if you are looking for a challenging, fun, and friendly place to work offering you a supportive working environment we would like to hear from you.
Essential:

• NZPT with current annual practicing certificate
• Extensive clinical experience and knowledge of acute physiotherapy practice
• Minimum 6 years clinical experience and knowledge of clinical practice, with a minimum 3 years experience in an acute neurology setting
• Cultural awareness and understanding
• Clinical teaching experience

Benefits:

• Annual practicing certificate is refunded
• Support towards the cost of your Physiotherapy New Zealand subscription
• Paid study leave
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202414247
Applications Close: 22 October 2024