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• Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop + Relocation Allowance
• A Work Life Balance that suits your needs
• Annual budget for professional development and study
• Discounted health insurance, + flu vaccination & access to EAP support

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Geneva Healthcare (part of NZ Health Group) provides a range of personalised programs so people can manage their health and well-being after an injury or illness or living with a disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team use a person-centred, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needs.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

This is a Physiotherapist position with the Wellness and Rehabilitation team at Geneva Healthcare. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary allied health team, focused on achieving the best health outcomes for our whanāu and community. A contract option is possible for the right candidate.

You will have the opportunity to be a part of our client’s rehabilitation journey and see the results of your work. We pride ourselves on our relationships with the community, clients and colleagues so if you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, supported role then we want to hear from you! You’ll be working in schools, homes, businesses and the wider community so we are looking for a candidate who gets a real kick out of collaboration and supporting client’s across their recovery.

The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Christchurch region so you will need to be comfortable driving and have a full clean NZ drivers licence.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

• Extensive training and real time support provided
• Enjoy a varied caseload, with a combination of musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopaedic clients
• Opportunity to independently manage your caseload, including being able to gradually build this, and work with appointment durations that suit you best
• Clinical supervision, with options to vary this structure that will work best for you
• Professional development allowance
• Professional Registration
• Company car, laptop and phone
• Career progression and opportunities
• Be part of the New Zealand Health Group, a future thinking organisation offering a wide range of healthcare services
• Discounted health insurance
• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

Current NZ Registration with Physiotherapy Board NZ
Experience in, or a passion to develop skills in assessment and rehabilitation services. While this would be suited to someone with experience, we are very open to consider candidates returning to the workforce, or as new graduates! This would not be suitable for a new grad due to limited in person support.

• Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Passion to continue to learn and grow
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

If you are looking for a new exciting Physiotherapy role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today! Please apply with your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself.

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 8th September 2024, applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Citizen/Resident or have a valid NZ work visa. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Reference: #854066