Wheelchair and Seating Therapist (OT or Physio)

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

Nelson / Tasman Community

• Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist wanted to join our fun and friendly team
• Permanent 0.6 FTE, up to full-time considered
• Level 2 credentialing or experienced Level 1 preferred
• Location: Richmond Health Hub

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB.

Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)

We are a supportive Allied Health team providing the highest standard of care for our patients focusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.

This position is within the wheelchair and seating division of our team. You will have close links with other therapists in your profession and be supported by a district-wide Clinical Coordinator.

The hours for this role are 48-80 hours per fortnight (0.6 up to 1.0 FTE to suit the preferred applicant, working Monday to Friday.

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will have at least two years of post-qualification experience, NZ professional registration, and a current practicing certificate.

Level 2 Wheelchair Enable accreditation is preferred but is not essential as support will be given to an experienced Level 1 Therapist to achieve this.

Ko wai koe (About you)

A matou ropu (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Etahi atu mohiohio (More information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)

Nelson/Tasman is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Te Tono (How to apply)

Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748. For role specific information please contact Diane Scott - Team Leader, Community Allied Health Services via Diane.Scott@nmdhb.govt.nz

As only one position description (PD) can be uploaded against a vacancy on our careers site, please request a copy of the Physiotherapist PD via vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

Apply now, it's easy. Please complete our online application form.

N24-035.

Applications close: Open until filled (Applications will be reviewed as received).

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)