TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job Description
About the mahi (role)
Calling all NEW GRADUATE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS!!!!! Are you on the lookout for a new and exciting way to kick-start your career?
The TBI Health Whangarei team has a unique position starting in the new year for a recently graduated physiotherapist to work in a clinic, community, and rest-home setting.
We work with a large range of funders nationwide and provide a wide variety of rehabilitation services. This is an exciting and varied role with the opportunity to work across those different services.
In this role, you will be supported by senior physiotherapists and report to the Whangarei clinic manager. You will also be able to connect and work closely with a number of our clinical team members and gain a wealth of experience and knowledge.
The role will include:
Provide assessment and rehabilitation services according to ACC specialist and social rehabilitation contract service specifications.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and progress physiotherapy care.
Monitor the progress of patients and report progress to appropriate MDT staff to facilitate discharge planning
Refer appropriate patients to other internal or external healthcare providers for ongoing care after discharge if required.
Provide accurate clinical assessments and education to clinic patients.
Play an active role in the review and management of patients within TBI Health’s pain management programme.
Actively participate in the development and instigation of treatment protocols.
If this sounds like a golden opportunity to start your career, then we want to hear from you!!!!!
Benefits of joining TBI Health
Our team is like a Whānau! We have an experienced interdisciplinary team with a vision of growth within the region. We are looking for a physiotherapist to ensure we continue to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation solution for our clients.
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:
Competitive Salary
Subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
Comprehensive internal training programmes available able to help you grow and develop your career!
Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies.
Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or to other areas in NZ.
You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone, and car for work use.
Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people.
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a great attitude and shares our vision and values.
This position has been designed for a new graduate physiotherapist and is a great way to gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas with extensive orientation, training, and support.
To be successful in this role you will be someone who:
Adaptable, flexible, and motivated to learn
A strong work ethic
A desire to achieve clinical excellence
Very good organisational and communication skills
An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
Able to demonstrate empathy with clients/patients.
A commitment to professional development
Comfortable with Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori preferred but not required.
A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Full Professional Body Membership & Full Indemnity Insurance
Current full clean driver’s license
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
About the Whangarei team
Join our close-knit, fun, and laidback team at Whangarei Clinic who are extremely passionate about healthcare! Our clinic has a brand new location and new gym and is within easy walking distance to cafes and Okara shopping centre.
Our clinic was established in March 2022 to give the Whangarei community a Multi-Disciplinary Team and excellent service in rehabilitation and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our rapidly growing team.
How to apply
Applications close 15th December 2024.
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. Should you be successful in your application, we will contact you to organise an interview. At that time, you will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have so we can support you appropriately during the interview process.
Please contact Arliah Davis for further information or a coffee and a chat about the role on 027 310 5537 or email arliah.davis@tbihealth.co.nz
Please note: We will screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
