Physiotherapist - General Medicine

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand at Christchurch Hospital is seeking a motivated physiotherapist to join our General Medicine team in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

These permanent part-time roles are available at 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) or 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight), with weekend and on-call contributions expected. You will provide high-quality acute physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a diverse medical caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' clinical experience
• NZ Registered physiotherapist with APC
• Demonstrate understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and apply them in practice

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical experience

NZ registered

Te Tiriti awareness

General medicine experience

Job description

• 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

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.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4101259

Location:

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist