Pre Admissions Physiotherapist

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist to join the preadmission team at New Plymouth, Taranaki. This permanent part-time role (0.5FTE) focuses on delivering safe and effective physiotherapy to patients listed for elective surgeries within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will develop discharge plans, optimise pre-operative care, and collaborate with MDTs and Pre-Admission Teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate is required.
• Excellent communication skills to work with staff and patients.
• Problem solving approach and ongoing self-directed learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop discharge plans to support post-operative care and safe transition home.
• Optimise pre-operative care for patients undergoing planned surgery; ensure they are prepared for procedure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated pre-operative care plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cultural awareness

Te Reo (advantage)

IT/computer skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Physiotherapist Preadmission : New Plymouth, Taranaki, Permanent Parttime 0.5FTEHealth 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

We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is interested in working in preadmissions to provide safe and effective physiotherapy interventions to patients listed for elective surgeries as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Develop discharge plans to support planned post-operative care and ensure a safe, timely transition from hospital to home.
• Optimise pre-operative care for patients undergoing planned surgery, ensuring they are appropriately prepared for their procedure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and Pre-Admission Teams to develop coordinated, patient-centred pre-operative care plans that support optimal outcomes

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About the Team / Service / Location

This work occurs within the Planned Care and Pre Admissions (Surgical Outpatient Department) at Taranaki Base Hospital.

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About you

• Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate
• Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence
• Hospital experience preferred
• Problem solving approach
• Excellent cultural knowledge & practice
• Te Reo speaking is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
• Excellent computer skills
• Desire for ongoing self-directed learning
• Working visa / NZ residence (as appropriate).
• This role is not suitable for those needing a sponsored work visa.
• Desired : 2-3 years acute inpatient hospital experience
• Preference for hospital-based community service experience
• Knowledge of ACC processes
• 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 service our community.

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 12th November.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Evans at [e-mail] 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.