Physiotherapist - General Medicine

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; In loco; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development

Supervision and mentoring

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Flexible part-time roles

Descrizione del lavoro

Canterbury District Health Board in Christchurch is seeking experienced physiotherapists for General Medicine in a fast-paced hospital setting. The roles are permanent part-time at 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) or 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight), offering opportunities to deliver acute physiotherapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to a diverse patient population.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to discharge planning, and mentor junior physiotherapists

Competenze

• 3+ years of clinical experience, including general medicine
• New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with current APC
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying Te Tiriti principles in practice

Mansioni

• Deliver timely and comprehensive physiotherapy assessments in an acute medical setting
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise mobility, function and discharge readiness
• Contribute to MDT discussions, discharge planning and coordinated care pathways
• Educate patients and whānau to support self-management and recovery
• Participate in service development, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and mentor rotational physiotherapists and final year students
• Participate in peer review and supervision structure

Conoscenze

Physiotherapy

Acute care

General medicine

Mentoring

Formazione

NZ Registered Physiotherapist with APC

Descrizione del lavoro

• Christchurch Hospital,permanent 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) and 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight) roles available
• Fast paced GeneralMedicine caseload
• Make a meaningfulimpact in acute care physiotherapy at one of Aotearoa’s largest and mostdynamic hospitals.
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedPhysiotherapist to join our General Medicine team at Christchurch Hospital,working within a fast-paced, supportive multidisciplinary environment.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality acutephysiotherapy assessment and treatment to a diverse range of patients withcomplex and often multi‑system medical conditions. You will work closely withmedical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to support safe, effective, andpatient-centred care.

These roles are permanent part-time opportunities at either0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight), or 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight). Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver timely and comprehensive physiotherapyassessments in an acute medical setting
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventionsto optimise patient mobility, function, and discharge readiness
• Contribute to MDT discussions, dischargeplanning, and coordinated care pathways
• Educate patients and whānau to supportself-management and recovery
• Participate in service development, audits, andquality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and mentor rotational physiotherapistsand final year physiotherapy students
• Participate in peer review and supervisionstructure

You will be requiredto contribute to the weekend and on-call rosters.

About the Team

This role is part of the Christchurch Hospital Physiotherapyteam, with over 60 roles across a large range of specialties and morespecifically sits within the medical specialties and neurosciences cluster, ateam of approximately 20 physiotherapists. This supportive and patient centredcare focused cluster strives to bring the best out of each other to deliver thebest patient care.

Why You’ll LoveThis Role

• A supportive and experienced physiotherapy teamwithin a highly regarded tertiary hospital
• Focused on professional development, in‑servicetraining, and ongoing education
• Access to supervision, mentoring, and structuredsupport for developing clinicians
• A dynamic workplace where your contributiontruly matters
• Live in a region offering an amazing lifestyle
  

For more information on living and working in Canterburyclick here

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• 3+ years’ clinical experience, includingexperience in general medicine
• New Zealand Registered physiotherapist withcurrent APC
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significanceof and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiritiprinciples in a meaningful way in your role
  

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bellat [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026