Outpatient Physiotherapist

JobSpace; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne, New Zealand, invites an experienced outpatient physiotherapist to join our regional team delivering assessments and treatment to the people of Tairāwhiti.

You will work in a supportive, agile team handling musculoskeletal and post‑operative conditions, with opportunities to explore pelvic health, oncology or respiratory interests. Registration with NZ Physiotherapy Board and APC is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and APC.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to respond to needs as they arise.
• Open to special interest areas including pelvic health, oncology, respiratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient physiotherapy assessments and treatments for musculoskeletal and post‑operative conditions.
• Work with a supportive, experienced team to deliver high-quality care in the Tairāwhiti region.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and areas of interest as applicable.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

NZ Physiotherapy Board registration and APC

Job description

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You will be joining our team as an Outpatient Physiotherapist. You will be providing physio assessments and treatment to the people of Tairāwhiti. In our regional centre you will experience a range of musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions. You will have a supportive and experienced team around you that share a vision of providing excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairāwhiti.

Our dedicated, agile and supportive team are looking for a physiotherapist to help our service deliver optimum care to the Tairāwhiti community. Additionally we are open to consider physiotherapists who may have a special interest area including but not limited to pelvic health, oncology, respiratory. This Outpatient Physiotherapy position exists to meet the demands and complexities of caring for the people of Tairāwhiti.

Hold current registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and APC. Have the ability to manage your time effectively. Have good communication skills. Have the ability to respond to need as it arises. Be able to ask for support as you need it.

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.