Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist - ICU Leader & Mentor

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education for staff development

Weekly in-service training

Weekend on-call roster

Job summary

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā seeks a Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across the acute care continuum. The role covers ICU/HDU, surgical and medical wards, with responsibilities for assessments, treatments and discharge planning.

You will provide advanced clinical guidance, supervision to rotational staff, and contribute to service development while upholding patient-centered care principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration and be eligible for annual practicing certificate with Physiotherapy Board of NZ.
• 5+ years of relevant inpatient experience, preferably in critical care/ICU.
• Experience with patients on tracheostomies and mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support rotational staff within the senior team.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, educators and coaches to drive service development.

Skills

Critical care

Inpatient experience

Leadership

Student supervision

Education

Physiotherapist registration

Job description

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā seeks a Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across the acute care continuum. The role covers ICU/HDU, surgical and medical wards, with responsibilities for assessments, treatments and discharge planning.

You will provide advanced clinical guidance, supervision to rotational staff, and contribute to service development while upholding patient-centered care principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments.