Peke Waihanga is one of New Zealand’s leading health service providers, our vision is ‘independent lives for the people we care for’. As our organisation continues to grow and evolve, our service offering now includes orthotics, prosthetics, peer support, and a significant focus on rehabilitation. Our collaborative, ‘wrap around service’ enables us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Orthotist to join our experienced and supportive team in Dunedin. In this role you will work alongside other prosthetist/orthotists, medical specialists, technicians, physios and other allied health professionals, and have an integral role in providing a world class service to our patients. The position involves seeing a range of patient presentations, both in clinic and hospital settings. You will be well supported by experienced technicians in an on-site workshop, and, and ideally also spending some time in the workshop, with dedicated administrative support
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and progressive organisation! Peke Waihanga provides a flexible and supportive work environment and is committed to the continuing professional development of our expert workforce. In this role you will connect with our national team of clinicians through training hui’, collaboration calls and a range of professional development events.
Our other benefits include flexible work hours, 23 days leave per year, free health checks and flu vaccinations, health insurance discounts, and up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution.
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for this role will have
A broad range of experience in orthotics
An interest in working with patients with complex needs, both paediatric and adult
The ability to manage a varied caseload including a mix of clinic and hospital based
The skills and motivation to help further develop our service and improve health outcomes for our patients
We are seeking a team player who can equally contribute to and share responsibilities with others in the team. You will need to have a strong commitment to continuous learning and, if you are a more experience orthotist, to sharing your broad knowledge and experience to support the ongoing professional development of other Orthotists.
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