Casual Physiotherapist

• Casual opportunity based at our purpose-built Burwood Hospital campus
• Hours of work are between Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
• Salary range is $77,087-$110,210 based on experience as per PSA AHS&T Collective Agreement 

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

We’re seeking a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with previous experience in rehabilitation to join us at the Burwood Campus as part of our wider Older Person’s Health and Rehabilitation Service! You’ll be joining a large multidisciplinary team who are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re a supportive collegial team who are committed to continued professional development.

As this is a casual opportunity, there are no set days and hours associated with this role. You’ll provide crucial support to our team during busy periods and provide cover during periods of staff leave, so your flexibility to work across teams and services will be highly valued.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing physiotherapy support to existing staff to meet the demands of increased patient loads in all areas of  older person’s rehabilitation including surgical and spinal
• Carrying out effective patient assessment, evaluation and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice
• Formulating treatment interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and appropriate delegation to our therapy assistants

About You

You will be a new Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current APC, who has the ability to hit the ground running in this casual vacancy. You will also demonstrate the following: 

• The ability to hit the ground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard of care to patients
• The ability to develop a close working relationship with physiotherapy assistants and the wider physiotherapy team
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in any of our rehabilitation areas
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in a hospital environment 
• It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current practicing certificate to be considered for this role
• You will either be an existing ENABLE assessor or eligible for registration

As this role is a casual position you must hold full working rights in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

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. 

Apply Now

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 15th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz