Community Physiotherapist - Northland Region

Part and full-time options considered

Are you passionate about delivering rehabilitation through supporting clients who have sustained an injury to regain independence in a community setting?

Join ABI rehabilitation - a leading provider of community-based rehabilitation and become part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team delivering meaningful outcomes for people recovering from brain injury, concussion, and complex injuries.

Why join us?

Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Build a diverse neurological and rehabilitation caseload across adult and paediatric services

Flexibility to work in a wide range of community settings and within a supportive clinic-based practice with wide variety in your day

Opportunities to develop clinical skills in the areas of brain injury, concussion, vestibular and functional rehabilitation

Clinical autonomy with strong clinical support and mentoring

Make a lasting difference to people’s independence, participation and quality of life.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Physiotherapist with an interest in brain injury, neurological rehabilitation, concussion, and community-based rehabilitation to join our progressive rehabilitation team.

You will work alongside Occupational and Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Coaches, Clinical exercise physiologists and Medical Specialists to deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes that support clients to achieve their goals at home, work, school, and within their communities.

A comprehensive orientation program alongside ongoing on the job training, and clinical coaching will be provided from our skilled and supportive team. We are committed to evidence-based practice, ongoing support and training, and provide opportunities for contribution to service development including development of NZ practice guidelines.

About Us

We are a leader in the field of brain injury and community services rehabilitation as well as an accredited provider of post-acute, residential, and community-based rehabilitation for clients with multi-trauma, concussion, traumatic brain injury. There are opportunities to work across a range of ages and injury types.

We link with our TBI inpatient facility based in Auckland to provide seamless transition for clients returning to living and working in the community. We see our clients at home, workplace, school, and clinic-based settings. We have a strong client and family/whānau focus.

We have a strong client and whānau/family focus and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the implementation of Te Hekenga-ā-ora (ABI’s Māori Development Plan 2022-2025), to ensure equitable outcomes.

Your keys to success:

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• A passion for rehabilitation and helping people maximise independence
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An interest in neurological rehabilitation, concussion, or community-based practice and functional rehabilitation with a willingness to learn and grow.
• You enjoy keeping busy and are comfortable working independently, and also collaborate well within a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• You are open to travelling across Auckland to provide the best service to your kiritaki

Previous experience in community rehabilitation, brain injury rehabilitation, concussion service delivery, assessment or vocational rehabilitation services would be desirable but not essential.

You will be provided with:

• Phone and laptop for work purposes
• Pool car to provide services to your kiritaki in their homes or community settings
• Access to EAP
• Reimbursement for registration with OT or PT board
• Professional development
• Clinical supervision

Are you interested, have the desired skills set and looking for a full-time position, ABI wants to hear from you!

Click the “Apply Now” button and submit your application.

If you want more information about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Watts Community Services Manager Northland via email to Gemma.Watts@abi-rehab.co.nz or on mobile +64211962984 or DDI 092178660.

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