MSK Physiotherapist – Older Persons Rehab (Part-Time)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury (Burwood Campus) invites applications for Physiotherapist MSK in Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation. Opportunities are 0.8FTE permanent or 0.6FTE fixed term parental cover until 14 May 2027.

Work hours are negotiable Monday–Friday 0800–1630, with involvement in outpatient, inpatient orthopaedics and rehab. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care, with access to a hydrotherapy pool and a

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with a current practising certificate.
• Eligible for registration or ENABLE assessor status.
• Full NZ driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective patient assessments, evaluations and treatments.
• Develop and implement goal-based treatment plans with the MDT.
• Communicate effectively within the physiotherapy and MDT teams.

Skills

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Current practicing certificate

NZ driver's licence

Team collaboration

Māori knowledge

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury (Burwood Campus) invites applications for Physiotherapist MSK in Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation. Opportunities are 0.8FTE permanent or 0.6FTE fixed term parental cover until 14 May 2027.

Work hours are negotiable Monday–Friday 0800–1630, with involvement in outpatient, inpatient orthopaedics and rehab. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care, with access to a hydrotherapy pool and a