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, and valued. As an 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 that meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job Description
About the Mahi (Role)
We are on the lookout for a motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our Mana team! You will work within a newly renovated clinic and have the opportunity to help lead our pain and ICP services.
You will have a skilled clinical background that shows experienced assessment, diagnosis, and patient management of those with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, or impairments. You will be a supportive and passionate mentor to our junior Physiotherapists.
The Mana clinic holds contracts for Pain Management, ICPMSK, Training For Independence, Private Rehabilitation Contracts, Private Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation services, and much more.
We have close working relationships with community GP practices including Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira and its Ora Toa Clinic network as well as with Porirua Union Community Health Service.
In this role, you will report to the Mana Clinic Manager and be part of our multidisciplinary team which includes Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Exercise Consultant and Occupational Therapists. You will be closely aligned with Orthopaedic surgeons (including monthly in-service training).
Ideally, you will be available to work full-time. However, working hours can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
About the Mana Team
The Mana team is a diverse multicultural group that enjoys gathering for social engagements, daily quizzes, morning teas, and morning coffee walks.
Our newly renovated clinic is situated overlooking Onehunga Bay and Whitirea Reserve. The train station is a 4-5 minute walk and parking is easily accessible.
We place importance on opportunities to team build and network including frequent social gatherings, and we also meet up with other clinics. All clinics in the Lower North Island area have a social committee that meets to plan get-togethers.
Our team members have the opportunity to contribute their expertise by taking on additional roles such as Contract Lead, Hauora Connect local champion, Health & Safety Committee member, Supervisor, etc. You will be part of a team that has achieved some great things in the equity space as well. We continue to increase the cultural capability of the team and build new networks in the community with Māori health providers and local iwi.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
This is a clinical role, therefore you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy.
The successful candidate must have 5+ years of clinical MSK experience.
Experience in the management of persistent pain clients and ACC contracts would be an advantage to the candidate.
Substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.
To be successful in this role you will:
Able to self-manage and maintain a reasonable workload
Sound computing skills (must be proficient in using emails and Microsoft Teams)
Can work on an electronic patient management system
A strong work ethic
A desire to achieve clinical excellence
Great interpersonal skills with patients, team members, etc.
Can work well in an MDT setting
An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
A commitment to professional development
A current, full practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Professional Body Membership, and Indemnity Insurance
Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
Benefits of joining TBI Health
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following to offer you:
Competitive salary and bonuses
Subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross
Wellbeing allowance
Birthday Leave
EAP Sessions
Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies
Comprehensive internal training programmes are available to help you grow and develop your career
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or to other areas in NZ
Great company-wide reward and recognition initiatives
How to Apply
Applications close on Monday 30th 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. Applications received directly via email will not be considered for shortlisting.
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 other diversity needs you may have so we can support you appropriately during the interview process.
For further information regarding the role please feel free to contact Mana Clinic Manager – Mark Sherley via email at mark.sherley@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.
