Spinal Injury Physiotherapist — Full-Time, NZ Registered

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury seeks a NZ registered Physiotherapist to join the Spinal Injuries Unit at Burwood Hospital. This fixed-term, full-time role provides parental cover until 4 February 2026 and involves a varied caseload within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, plan treatments, and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care. Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and APC are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current APC.
• Experience in spinal injuries is essential.
• Expertise in respiratory management for spinal cord injury is essential.
• Willingness to participate in on-call and weekend roster.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient assessment, evaluation and treatments per policy and standards.
• Formulate treatment plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with the physiotherapy team and delegates to therapy assistants.

Skills

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Spinal injuries experience

Respiratory management

On-call roster

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury seeks a NZ registered Physiotherapist to join the Spinal Injuries Unit at Burwood Hospital. This fixed-term, full-time role provides parental cover until 4 February 2026 and involves a varied caseload within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, plan treatments, and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care. Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and APC are essential.