Casual Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Physiotherapy Team

Whanganui Hospital | Casual

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 a motivated and adaptable Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and passionate physiotherapy team at Whanganui Hospital on a casual basis. This role offers flexibility, with the opportunity to work hours as required to support service needs and provide cover across a range of clinical areas.

This position would suit a physiotherapist with clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings who is confident working across different clinical environments. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient and whānau-centred care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

As a casual physiotherapist, you may work across a range of clinical areas depending on service requirements. These may include cardio-respiratory services, neurological and subacute rehabilitation, acute medicine, orthopaedics, older persons, community rehabilitation and outpatient services. The role provides an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and contribute to care across the patient journey.

You will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning, prioritisation and evidence-based practice, while appropriately seeking support and guidance when required. You may also have opportunities to support rotational physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and students, depending on your experience and the requirements of the service.

Whanganui Hospital provides a unique opportunity to be involved in patient care across the whole patient journey. Working as part of our physiotherapy and wider interdisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with patients and whānau and contribute to positive outcomes across a range of clinical settings.

If you are looking for a flexible physiotherapy role where you can use and further develop your clinical skills while contributing to a supportive and varied service, we would love to hear from you.

About the Team

We have a small team of Physiotherapist with a wide variety of experience and skills. Our service covers both inpatient wards, outpatient services and community-based referrals. There is a lot of demand for the skills of a Physiotherapist, and our team works to support each other, prioritise those who need Physiotherapy the most and ensure that our community are given the best care we are able to provide with the resources we have. This job requires working closely with the other , Physiotherapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

The Physiotherapy department is co-located with Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietitians, Social Work and Community Assessment & Rehab team. We have a newly refurbished location with new clinician spaces including a large Physiotherapy gym and clinical spaces.

About You

To be effective and succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have the following proven capabilities:

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience working as a physiotherapist in an inpatient, outpatient and/or community setting is desirable. Experience across a range of clinical areas will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated competency in current physiotherapy practice, with a commitment to maintaining professional development and ongoing education.
• Ability to work safely and effectively across a range of clinical settings and patient populations.
• Ability to work with an appropriate level of autonomy and recognise when to seek guidance or support from more experienced clinicians.
• Sound clinical reasoning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organise workload and manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, whānau and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to working as an effective team member and contributing positively to the physiotherapy and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated capacity for safe and culturally responsive practice.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using common Microsoft applications, including Word and Outlook.
• A full NZ Driver Licence may be required for roles involving community-based physiotherapy.

Desired:

• Experience working across multiple physiotherapy clinical areas.
• Experience working within a hospital or community health setting.
• Experience with weekend or after-hours physiotherapy services.
• Accredited Equipment Assessor with Enable New Zealand – Walking Aids and/or Standing.
• Experience supporting physiotherapy students, assistants or less experienced clinicians.

Why Choose Whanganui?

Imagine finishing work and within 10 minutes being home, walking along the beach, paddling the Whanganui River or enjoying one of New Zealand's thriving arts communities.

Whanganui offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times and easy access to both Wellington, New Plymouth or Ruapehu. Whether you're looking for more time with family, outdoor adventure, or a better work-life balance, Whanganui offers the opportunity to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit hospital where your ideas are valued, your leadership is visible, and you have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

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 serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can grow professionally while enjoying an outstanding quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jo Mitchell jo.mitchell@wdhb.org.nz

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