Physiotherapist - Child Therapy

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a part‑time physiotherapist to join the Child Development Service in Taranaki. The role is 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight) and involves working within the Child and Adolescent Physical Therapy Team across clinics and client homes.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years' experience with children with disabilities, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload up to age 16, in a supportive multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience, preferably with children and young people with disabilities.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Ability to manage a caseload and coordinate care for up to age 16.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy within an MDT for children 3–16 years with disabilities.
• Collaborate with orthotics and other therapists across clinics and client homes.
• Contribute to a holistic, family‑centred service in the Child and Adolescent Community Centre.

Skills

Pediatric physiotherapy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist Child Development Service

Work as part of an MDT delivering care to children and young people aged 3-16 years, diagnosed with a disability.

Health New Zealand | 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

Health NZ Taranaki are seeking a motivated part time physiotherapist to work in the Child and Adolescent Physical Therapy Team.

The position is temporary, part time, 0.5 FTE which is 40 hours a fortnight.

The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Seating Therapist, a Social Worker, Speech Language Therapists, a Therapy Assistant and Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists.

The Child and Adolescent Physical Therapy Team form part of a wider community child health workforce that includes administrators, dieticians, nurses and psychologists, there is also a close connection to paediatricians involved in the care of the children and young people that are referred to the service.

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About the Team/Service/Location

The Child and Adolescent Therapy Team are based at the Child and Adolescent Community Centre (CACC) at Base Hospital but deliver care and services across the region in other health facilities, early childhood and school locations and in client homes.

Part of the physiotherapist role is to work closely with the orthotics department, in a clinic environment.

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About you

This role is best suited to a physiotherapist with at least 1-2 years experience and experience working with children and young people with disabilities would be an advantage.

The role is busy and varied, it requires good organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload of children, often until age 16.

Working 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.