Core Physiotherapist Medical Wards, Acute Allied Healthat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau - - Auckland - ref. b57217019
This opportunity would allow you to work with and co-ordinate a speciality ward such as Cardiology, Renal, Haematology, Medical Assessment Unit (As part of the Emergency Department) or General Medicine. About the Role:As a Core Clinician Physiotherapist working in the acute medical wards you’ll play a vital role in delivering patient- and whaanau-centred care.
You’ll assess, plan, and deliver evidence-informed physiotherapy interventions in a fast-paced hospital environment while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients.Key Responsibilities:Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy and supportContribute to assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation of patients in acute medical settingsEngage in discharge planning and transitions of careCommunicate effectively with patients, whaanau, and the broader healthcare teamSupport and mentor less experienced staff and studentsParticipate in weekend and on-call rosters as requiredAbout You:A New Zealand-registered physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising CertificateA strong communicator and team player with excellent time managementClinically confident with experience (or strong interest) in acute careCulturally responsive, with a commitment to health equity and patient-centred careAdaptable, self-motivated, and passionate about continuous learningHold a full drivers licenceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To review the position description, please click here. If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.Job Number: CMH202515327Applications Close: 06 July 2025At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.
Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.