Experienced Physiotherapist

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role
• Use your experience to manage complex cases across diverse acute settings

We're looking for a physiotherapist with proven hospital experience to join our Allied Health team at Southland Hospital. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can confidently deliver physiotherapy care across a broad range of acute patient groups

Based in beautiful Invercargill, Southland Hospital offers the best of both worlds: a modern secondary-level facility with broad clinical exposure and a lifestyle that includes short commutes, affordable living, and easy access to Queenstown, Dunedin, and Fiordland.

Salary range

$94,394 to $110,210 per annum, aligned with the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and based on your experience and qualifications.

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 are seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team in acute wards.

On this role, you will:

• deliver physiotherapy assessments and interventions across acute inpatient wards, such as medical, surgical, orthopaedics, critical care, and ED
• work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and flow
• provide clinical leadership and mentoring to support the development of junior staff
• contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Participation in weekend and on-call rosters is required, with support provided.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Our Southland team is small enough to foster close working relationships and a supportive culture, yet large enough to offer a wide range of clinical experiences. We promote a relaxed, professional environment that values learning, collaboration, and wellbeing. Southland Hospital is a modern, secondary-level facility with access to clinical support and strong connections across the Southern district.

For more information on living and working in Invercargill, click here.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will:

• hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (essential)
• have four plus years of physiotherapy experience in acute hospital wards, ideally within a health system comparable to New Zealand's (e.g., Australia, UK, Canada)
• demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• be confident working independently in complex cases while supporting team collaboration
• show leadership capability and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• have (or be eligible for) a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence to partake in the on-call roster.

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.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 30 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.