Allied Health Clinical Coordinator - ATR

Allied Health Clinical Coordinator – Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (ATR)

Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital
 

• Permanent, part-time 0.3 FTE (12 hours per week) + additional clinical hours
• Salary Band: $111,240 – 117,420 per annum, pro-rata + KiwiSaver

Lead and Inspire in Rehabilitation Care

Are you a motivated allied health professional ready to step into a leadership role? Join Southland Hospital’s ATR (Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation) Ward as an Allied Health Clinical Coordinator. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead interprofessional coordination, enhance patient care, and balance leadership with clinical practice.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As the Clinical Coordinator for the ATR Ward, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Allied Health Assistants to enable patient flow and ensure care quality. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you’ll address challenges, support team members, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting referral triage to ensure timely and appropriate care.
• Managing referrals and caseloads for consistent workload distribution.
• Problem-solving patient flow challenges alongside the MDT.
• Representing Allied Health in interprofessional forums and meetings.
• Coordinating leave planning and ensuring adequate staffing across the service.
• Providing clinical care within your scope of practice in acute settings.

This role combines leadership duties with clinical responsibilities, creating a dynamic and impactful position.

Mōu ake | About You

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Registration with an Allied Health professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Extensive clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care settings.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
• Expertise in patient flow management and interprofessional collaboration.
• Commitment to applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice and promoting equitable outcomes.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in service development and quality improvement.
• Postgraduate qualifications in rehabilitation, leadership, or related fields (or working towards).
• Familiarity with hospital-based clinical coordination.

You will also demonstrate:

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and problem-solving approach.
• Dedication to professional growth and continuous improvement.

The Allied Health Clinical Coordinator will be required to provide direct clinical care within a relevant scope of practice in the acute wards

Position descriptions:

Clinical Coordinator PD

Social Worker PD

Occupational Therapist PD

Physiotherapist PD
 

Painga | Benefits

Joining Te Whatu Ora – Southern provides:

• Lifestyle benefits: Short commutes, stunning coastlines, and a family-friendly community.
• Career development: opportunities to development and support your career.
• Convenience: Free parking for Southland employees, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts.
• Holiday perks: Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago.

Utu whānui | Salary Range

This role offers a salary of $117,420 pro rata, covered by the Allied, Public Health, and Technical Single-Employer Collective Agreement.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date

Applications close: 12th January 2025.

Apply early, as this vacancy may close before the listed date.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor: james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz

All conversations will be confidential in nature.

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment Checks: All appointments are subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment.
• Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.
• Serious misconduct checks (for previous Public Service departments and Crown entities).

Mō mātou | About Us

The Southern District offers the perfect balance of affordability, excellent amenities, and world-class recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, live performances, or great dining, Southland has something for everyone.

Learn more at Southern Health Careers or Discover Invercargill.

Take on this rewarding leadership role and inspire positive change in rehabilitation care. Apply today!