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    Speech Language Therapist - Fixed Term

    Kiwi Health Jobs

    Masterton, Wellington
    Healthcare, Community & social services
    Contract, Full time

    Listed 3 weeks ago

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    Location: Wairarapa Hospital Service: Allied Health Team Contract: Fixed Term, Full-time About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to developing a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively. About the Role We are excited to offer a fixed-term, full-time opportunity for an experienced Speech-Language Therapist. If you are seeking a role where you can make a meaningful impact in your community, this position may be the perfect fit for you. This role requires you to work 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) from Monday to Friday, and it is designed to cover parental leave for a period of up to 12 months. We also welcome inquiries regarding part-time opportunities. As a Speech-Language Therapist, you will play a crucial role within our multidisciplinary team. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with the clinical team to assess and manage both acute presentations and long-standing impairments. Your responsibilities will include contributing to discharge planning and providing ongoing interventions to support individuals in maintaining their functionality within their homes and communities. Team/Service/Location If you are passionate about working with clients to enhance communication and assess/manage swallowing impairments across various clinical areas, including acute medical, rehabilitation, and pediatrics within a secondary hospital setting, we encourage you to apply. Our speech-language therapy team is a small but dynamic group that enjoys strong support from the allied health and multidisciplinary teams, along with established connections to regional and national speech-language therapy networks. For those seeking a better work-life balance and a beautiful lifestyle, the Wairarapa region offers an ideal setting. About You To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications: - Registration with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association and a current practicing certificate. - Solid experience in both adult and pediatric general health settings. - Flexibility and enthusiasm as a clinician who thrives in a team environment. - A commitment to delivering the best possible clinical care for clients. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, allowing us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal, and this position will remain open until filled. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Max Goodall, Allied Health Manager, at 027 675 5932. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process accordingly.

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    If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.

    Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.

    Reference #: 6775799

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