Outpatient Physiotherapist

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne invites applications for an Outpatient Physiotherapist part-time position (0.6 FTE, 48 hours per fortnight) in their regional centre. You will perform physio assessments and provide treatments for musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions within a supportive team.

Hold current registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and APCH; time management, good communication, and the ability to seek support when needed are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and APCH.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Able to respond to needs as they arise and seek support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments for musculoskeletal and post‑operative conditions.
• Deliver outpatient physiotherapy care in a regional centre with a supportive team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adapt care to patient needs.
• Opportunity to contribute to special interest areas such as pelvic health, oncology or respiratory.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Physiotherapy Board registration and APCH

Job description

Description - ExternalGisborne Hospital Part-time (0.6FTE - 48 Hours per fortnight) Permanent Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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

You will join our team as an Outpatient Physiotherapist. You will provide physio assessments and treatment to the people of Tairāwhiti, experiencing a range of musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions in our regional centre. A supportive and experienced team will share a vision of delivering excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairāwhiti.

Position Description: Outpatient Physiotherapist

This Outpatient Physiotherapy position meets the demands and complexities of caring for the people of Tairāwhiti.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our dedicated, agile and supportive team is looking for a physiotherapist to help our service deliver optimum care to the Tairāwhiti community. We also consider physiotherapists with a special interest area, including but not limited to:

• Pelvic health
• Oncology
• Respiratory

About You

• Hold current registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and APCH
• Have the ability to manage your time effectively
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to respond to needs as they arise
• Be able to ask for support when needed

Work 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.