Physiotherapist, Auckland

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Your skills and compassion for others can find a home at Mercy Hospice. As a Physiotherapist with Mercy Hospice, you’ll be a valuable part of an inclusive, supportive allied healthcare team. You will be empowered to provide high level care to palliative patients in the community and our in-patient unit. Our holistic person-centred approach acknowledges that physical function and independence are high prioritiesfor patients living with advanced illnesses. We are looking for a new team member who will be committed to ensuring our care is equitable and delivered in a culturally responsive manner.Ngā Awhina mōku / Benefits you will enjoy: Work life balance and flexibility in your role. Free onsite parking or nearby. Paid Professional Supervision. Opportunity to work with palliative care experts. Access to an organisation vehicle for community work. Professional development from external and internal providers.Opportunity to make tangible difference to those facing palliative care. Key responsibilities of the role: Work in partnership with patients to achieve their goals for physical fitness. Work alongside nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service to patients.Maintain current and up to date knowledge of best physiotherapy practice in this area. Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia / Skills you’ll bring to the role: A current practicing certificate. Interest and passion to work with patients and whanau with life limiting illnesses. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist, or similar.Appropriate Clinical experience. Moderate level of computer literacy. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Cover letter via our advert on Seek. For further information, contact Collette Parr-Owens, Head of Nursing and Clinical Services, on 021424804. Your story could be part of oursMercy Hospice is an industry leader and has been delivering specialist palliative care for over 40 years. We have an in-patient unit and a community nursing team providing patient-centred palliative care to patients, families and whānau within Auckland catchment area. We place staff wellbeing and teamwork at the core of your experience as an employee at Mercy.Applications close when suitable applicants have been found. #J-18808-Ljbffr