Acute Medical Physiotherapist - Respiratory & Mobility

New Zealand Government Joba; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato is seeking a passionate Acute Medical Physiotherapist to join the busy Waikato Hospital acute team. You will assess patients, design focused treatment programmes and advise on discharge options to support progression of care.

The role emphasizes respiratory, geriatric and early mobility assessments within a tertiary hospital, with opportunities for weekend and on-call duties, peer review and ongoing professional development in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of acute respiratory experience preferred.
• Current NZ physiotherapy registration and APC.
• Evidence-informed assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Mentoring and training junior clinicians and students.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to join weekend and on-call roster.
• Strong communication with patients, whānau and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Be hardworking, responsible, driven and reliable.
• Learning mindset, flexible and adaptable.
• Carry a full caseload of patients.
• Provide high quality, safe and effective care.
• Manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Take on feedback to drive growth.
• Supervising staff and students.

Skills

Acute respiratory experience

NZ physiotherapy registration & APC

Evidence-informed assessment

Time management

Mentoring junior clinicians

Communication skills

Autonomy & collaboration

On-call capability

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato is seeking a passionate Acute Medical Physiotherapist to join the busy Waikato Hospital acute team. You will assess patients, design focused treatment programmes and advise on discharge options to support progression of care.

The role emphasizes respiratory, geriatric and early mobility assessments within a tertiary hospital, with opportunities for weekend and on-call duties, peer review and ongoing professional development in a dynamic,