Job Description
Outpatient Respiratory Physiotherapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington HospitalNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location: Wellington Regional Hospital / Kenepuru Hospital
Service: ORA Therapies / Allied Health Outpatient Team
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE / 20 hours)
We are excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist with a passion in respiratory to join our Outpatient Allied Health Team.
We are looking for the right physiotherapist to continue to develop a service that meets the needs of the community we serve.
One aspect of this role is facilitating the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service with the dedicated Pulmonary Rehabilitation Nurse.
Our goals for this service are to deliver a culturally responsive programme that is effective and fun whilst also working towards equitable health outcomes.
The other aspect of this role is respiratory outpatient clinics.
This caseload is predominantly adults with respiratory issues and can involve a range of clinical presentations, some with complex health conditions.
Our goals for this aspect of the role are to provide a service that patients and their whanau find accessible and agile to their needs.
This role will also link in with the acute physiotherapists and musculoskeletal physiotherapists, maintaining a close working relationship for the benefit of our patients, collegial support, clinical mentorship and networking.
We offer on-going professional development opportunities including a well-established in-service programme, targeted team training and formal supervision.
This role is 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week and provides services at both Kenepuru Hospital and Wellington Regional Hospital though may cover Kapiti Health Centre if required.
Mo to matou ropu - About our team This role sits in the newly formed Allied Health Outpatient Team which includes podiatrists, specialist physiotherapists, social workers and dietitians that are spread across 3 sites: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Hospital.
We are a diverse and inclusive team who provide a service to patients and their whanau across predominantly outpatient but also inpatient and community settings.
Mou - About you As the successful candidate you will have a passion for working in this area and be highly motivated to support patients and whanau navigate their health journey.
Working with a diverse group of patients with significant health needs the post holder will require excellent documentation, communication and time management skills.
We welcome applications from physiotherapists with all levels of experience who have a dedication and passion for this work.
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds who share our values to apply, and would greatly appreciate seeing applicants from our Maori and Pacific communities.
Ideally we are looking for a physiotherapist who has:
Experience working with patients with respiratory issuesNZ Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificateMinimum of 1 year physiotherapist practice, though will consider those with less experiencePassion for equitable healthcare access and outcomesAppetite for developing services by considering evidence based practice whilst also reviewing assessment, treatment and outcome measures through a cultural lensMe pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role please email and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
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Service: ORA Therapies / Allied Health Outpatient Team
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE / 20 hours)
We are excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist with a passion in respiratory to join our Outpatient Allied Health Team.
We are looking for the right physiotherapist to continue to develop a service that meets the needs of the community we serve.
One aspect of this role is facilitating the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service with the dedicated Pulmonary Rehabilitation Nurse.
Our goals for this service are to deliver a culturally responsive programme that is effective and fun whilst also working towards equitable health outcomes.
The other aspect of this role is respiratory outpatient clinics.
This caseload is predominantly adults with respiratory issues and can involve a range of clinical presentations, some with complex health conditions.
Our goals for this aspect of the role are to provide a service that patients and their whanau find accessible and agile to their needs.
This role will also link in with the acute physiotherapists and musculoskeletal physiotherapists, maintaining a close working relationship for the benefit of our patients, collegial support, clinical mentorship and networking.
We offer on-going professional development opportunities including a well-established in-service programme, targeted team training and formal supervision.
This role is 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week and provides services at both Kenepuru Hospital and Wellington Regional Hospital though may cover Kapiti Health Centre if required.
Mo to matou ropu - About our team This role sits in the newly formed Allied Health Outpatient Team which includes podiatrists, specialist physiotherapists, social workers and dietitians that are spread across 3 sites: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Hospital.
We are a diverse and inclusive team who provide a service to patients and their whanau across predominantly outpatient but also inpatient and community settings.
Mou - About you As the successful candidate you will have a passion for working in this area and be highly motivated to support patients and whanau navigate their health journey.
Working with a diverse group of patients with significant health needs the post holder will require excellent documentation, communication and time management skills.
We welcome applications from physiotherapists with all levels of experience who have a dedication and passion for this work.
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds who share our values to apply, and would greatly appreciate seeing applicants from our Maori and Pacific communities.
Ideally we are looking for a physiotherapist who has:
Experience working with patients with respiratory issuesNZ Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificateMinimum of 1 year physiotherapist practice, though will consider those with less experiencePassion for equitable healthcare access and outcomesAppetite for developing services by considering evidence based practice whilst also reviewing assessment, treatment and outcome measures through a cultural lensMe pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role please email and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Outpatient Respiratory Physiotherapist position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Atawhai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
