Rehabilitation Physiotherapist - Fixed-Term Parental Leave

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

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