Physiotherapist – Older Persons and Rehabilitation Inpatients

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

This position is part of the inpatient physiotherapy team, based on the Older Persons and Rehabilitation ward. It is the opportunity to be part of a great team of physiotherapists and to work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist with experience and an interest in inpatient rehabilitation and management of the complex older adult. 

If you have excellent clinical skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, then this may be the position for you.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Inpatient Physiotherapy Team at Hutt Hospital provides physiotherapy services to patients/clients in the hospital setting. Services are provided on all of the inpatient wards including Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) and Emergency Department (ED). 

About you 

• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge and an understanding of rehabilitation and the complex older adult
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 11 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.