Physiotherapist
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment? We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist to join our Health of Older People – ED Geriatric Services (EDGS) team at Middlemore Hospital.The EDGS is a dedicated service focused on fast-tracking and supporting the flow of geriatric patients from the Emergency Department.
The team includes a Geriatrician, registrar, clinical nurse specialists, and a physiotherapist working collaboratively to ensure timely and effective care.In this role, you will:• Assess and manage a clinically and culturally diverse group of older adults presenting to the Emergency Department.• Work closely with clinical nurse specialists to assess patients’ mobility and functional strength.• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans.• Occasionally support inpatient Health of Older People rehabilitation teams.• Have the opportunity to contribute to service development, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives.You will be professionally supported by the interdisciplinary team, Operational Manager, and Professional Lead – Physiotherapy.
We are committed to your ongoing professional development through supervision, mentorship, and a mix of formal and informal training opportunities.If you're looking for a role that is challenging, rewarding, and part of a fun and friendly team within a supportive environment—we’d love to hear from you.Essential:• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board, with a current APC• Minimum six years clinical experience• Previous experience working with geriatric population• Full, drivers licencePreferred:• Post graduate qualification• Previous experience working in EDWorking 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To apply please click apply now. To view the job description, click here.For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.Job Number: CMH202515224Applications Close: 25th June 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.