Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation)

New Zealand Government; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation) to join the inpatient and outpatient teams. The role supports patients to maximise independence, improve function and achieve rehabilitation goals in a varied, multidisciplinary environment.

This fixed-term parental leave cover is full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and across a mix of inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities for professional development and contribution to service

Qualifications

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and APC current.
• Experience in rehabilitation services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
• Provide rehabilitation services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Medical Staff.
• Support patients and whānau throughout recovery and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Registration with Physiotherapy Board

Physiotherapy experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Job description

Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation), Nelson Hospital, Fixedterm Full-time Working across a mix of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, you'll support patients to maximise their independence, improve function, and achieve their rehabilitation goals. This is a varied role which offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including neurological, orthopaedic, medical, and older persons' rehabilitation. You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. 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

• Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
• Provide rehabilitation services across both inpatient and to a lesser extent outpatient clinic.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Medical Staff.
• Support patients and their whānau through their recovery and rehabilitation journey.
• Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

This is a fixed term parental leave cover for up to 12months, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday. Hours will be between 6.00AM to 8.00PM.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Physiotherapy Services are renowned for its commitment to patient-centred care, and our team offers therapies to improve quality of life for those with complex needs. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and you will be nurtured in your career through professional development opportunities. You will join a proactive team of physiotherapists providing the highest standard of care for our patients. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here.

About you

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC.
• Previous physiotherapy experience, ideally within rehabilitation services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to providing patient-centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa at the time of application.

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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at [e-mail] OR Deidre Crichton (Team Leader) at [e-mail].

Job ref: R1N26-247

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.