Physiotherapist - General Medicine

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to join the General Medicine team at Christchurch Hospital. The roles are permanent part-time opportunities at either 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) or 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight).

You will provide high-quality acute physiotherapy assessment and treatment, working within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment to support safe, effective, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' clinical experience in physiotherapy
• Experience in general medicine inpatient settings
• NZ Registered with APC and current registration
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in healthcare

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and comprehensive physiotherapy assessments in an acute medical setting
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise patient 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 physiotherapy students
• Participate in peer review and supervision structure
• Contribute to weekend and on-call rosters

Skills

Clinical experience

Acute hospital inpatient experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

APC current registration

Job description

Christchurch Hospital, permanent 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) and 0.4FTE (32 hours per fortnight) roles availableFast paced General Medicine caseloadMake a meaningful impact in acute care physiotherapy at one of Aotearoa's largest and most dynamic 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 Love This 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 mattersLive in a region offering an amazing lifestyleFor more information on living and working in Canterbury

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• 3+ years' clinical experience, includingexperience in general medicine
• Acute hospital inpatient experience
• 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 roleWorking 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.