Physiotherapist - Rotational
Permanent Fulltime 40 hrs/week
Make a difference to health outcomes of Taranaki patients by providing excellent assessment and physiotherapy treatment
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.
About the Role
Rotational Physiotherapist 1.0 fte
We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is keen to gain or further their hospital experience by working in a rotational role
Rotations are 6 monthly and include.
Medical
Orthopaedics/Surgical
ICU
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Rural Hospital (Inpatients and Community)
This role includes rostered weekend work and on call (after a period of training/orientating to relevant competencies)
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About the Team/Service/ Location
This work occurs within the Physiotherapy department at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hawera hospital or can occur in community locations.
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About you
You will need to have:
Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate
Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence
Inpatient or Hospital experience/placements
A passion for teaching self-management strategies
Problem solving approach
Excellent cultural knowledge practice Te Reo speaking is an advantage
Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
Excellent computer skills
Desire for ongoing self-directed learning
Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate)
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by with two weeks of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.