Two permanent, part-time roles available (potential for negotiation of hours) A great development opportunity for a clinician ready to grow their Wheelchair and Seating expertise Work within an experienced and dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide innovative postural management and mobility solutions to a wide variety of clients with complex needs Registration with NZ Physiotherapy Board or Occupational Therapy Board essential Mō te tūnga - About the role The Adult Community Therapy Service (ACTS) provides allied health interventions within our clients' homes and communities, as well as clinic-based settings. We are looking for a clinician with Seating and Wheelchair Therapist experience, who is passionate about providing client-centred complex wheelchair and seating solutions within an inter-disciplinary team. You will bring excellent assessment, technical and problem solving skills as well as an understanding of the 24 hour postural needs for this client group. This is a busy role where you are guaranteed a varied case load to manage and the support of an experienced team. Ko wai koe - About you In this role, you will be responsible for the following: - Undertaking complex Wheelchair/Seating/24-hour postural management assessments and implementing best-practice solutions, considered within a holistic approach - Prioritising, organising and managing a varied case load - Providing education and resource, where appropriate, to the client and their family/whānau, as well as the wider interdisciplinary team Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiatives - Providing clinical leadership for junior staff, Allied Health assistants and students Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and experience: - Enable NZ Level 1 and 2 Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management (WMPM1/2) accreditation is essential. - Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board/NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential. - Experience working with adults with complex needs, including a variety of complex and degenerative neurological conditions is desired - Excellence with working autonomously, as well as within a wider interdisciplinary team - The ability to build and nurture relationships with service providers in the community - As travel within Canterbury is required, a full NZ driver's License is essential Mō mātou - About us 'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do'. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. Ngā hua - Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) When you work at Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. We offer relocation packages for international applicants. Tono ināianei - Apply now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you! Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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