Physiotherapist – Older Persons Rehab (Inpatient & Community)

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist for the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation team at Burwood Hospital. You will assess patients, plan goal-directed treatments and work within a large MDT.

You must be NZ registered with current practising certificate and have inpatient experience. Weekend roster may be required; support staff include physiotherapy assistants.

Qualifications

• Inpatient physiotherapy experience is preferred.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and plan-of-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient assessment, evaluation and treatments per policy and practice standards.
• Formulate goal-based treatment plans in collaboration with the MDT.
• Maintain effective communication with the physiotherapy team and MDT.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Team collaboration

Communication with MDT

Flexibility

Education

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist for the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation team at Burwood Hospital. You will assess patients, plan goal-directed treatments and work within a large MDT.

You must be NZ registered with current practising certificate and have inpatient experience. Weekend roster may be required; support staff include physiotherapy assistants.