At Peke Waihanga, our vision is independent and productive lives for the people we care for. We are New Zealand's national provider of prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services, supporting people of all ages to achieve their goals through innovative, person-centred care.
We're looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Wellington team. This is an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of prosthetists/orthotists, technicians, physios and other health professionals, helping people maximise their mobility, function and independence.
Job Description
About the role
As a Physiotherapist at Peke Waihanga, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside prosthetist/orthotists, technicians, physios, nurse and other health professionals to support people to achieve their mobility, rehabilitation and participation goals.
You'll provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation support for people using prosthetic and orthotic devices, including gait re-education, functional mobility training and ongoing clinical review. The role offers a varied caseload across a wide range of ages, conditions and clinical presentations, providing opportunities to build specialist knowledge in rehabilitation and assistive technology.
This is a role where you'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, work with innovative technologies, and be part of a team committed to improving independence and quality of life for the people in our care.
Desired Skills and Experience
We're looking for someone who is:
A registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
Passionate about improving health and rehabilitation outcomes
Person-centred, collaborative and adaptable
Confident building relationships with patients, whānau and colleagues
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Willing to travel for regional clinics as required
Hold a current, full New Zealand driver's licence
Experience in rehabilitation, disability services, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, amputee rehabilitation or assistive technology would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Based in Wellington, you'll also participate in our regional outreach clinics, helping ensure people can access care closer to home. This involves travelling approximately once a month to a regional clinic, typically for two or three days and requiring one or two nights away from home.
Why join Peke Waihanga?
At Peke Waihanga, you'll be part of a team making a real difference in people's lives every day. We offer:
A meaningful and rewarding career
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
A supportive and collaborative team environment
23 days annual leave + long service leave
Subsidised health insurance
The opportunity to work with innovative technologies and services that support better patient outcomes
If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical expertise, rehabilitation and relationship-building to help people achieve greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping create independent and productive lives.
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