Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Physiotherapist - Activity with Arthritis (AWA) Taranaki
Permanent Part time – 20 hrs/week- Make a difference to the quality of life of Taranaki patients living with arthritis
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Physiotherapist- Activity with Arthritis Programme 0.5 FTE
We are seeking a Proficient Physiotherapist to work delivering the Activity With Arthritis Programme (AWA) – this is a part-time position of 20 hours/week
This position is largely group based in Msk outpatient settings + also works out of Health facilities in rural locations.
The aim is of this position is to provide education, strengthening and tools to reduce or prevent foreseeable deterioration in a person’s condition to improve their quality of life.
In this role you will work closely with the Physiotherapists doing Orthopaedic Triage and the Physio Musculoskeletal Outpatient team.
The AWA physiotherapist will have the ability to flex to where the caseload demand is, therefore offering variety and learning opportunities.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team includes a variety of therapists including Hand Therapists, Pain Physiotherapist
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About you
You will need to have:
· Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate
· Valid work Visa for NZ
· Ideally at least five years’ experience working in musculoskeletal physiotherapy especially in managing
arthritis
· A passion for teaching self-management skills and delivering group programmes
· Problem solving approach
· Excellent cultural knowledge & practice
· Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
· Excellent computer skills
· Desire for ongoing learning
· Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate)
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday 8 July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.