Casual Physiotherapist

About the Role Step into a role where every week brings variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Casual Physiotherapist, you will work across a seven‑day service covering a range of clinical areas from critical care, general surgery, medical, orthopaedics, community rehabilitation, outpatients, and neurological caseloads. Your primary focus will be on optimising patient outcomes, facilitating timely and supported discharges, and contributing to seamless care across the patient journey. Key Responsibilities Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment across acute wards, outpatient clinics, and community settings. Deliver evidence‑based care in critical care, general surgery, medical, orthopaedic, community rehabilitation, and neurological areas. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient‑centred care. Facilitate timely and supported discharges and support continuity of care. About the Team / Service / Location Our Physiotherapy team at Tauranga Hospital works closely with the wider Allied Health services. We provide care in an interdisciplinary model that puts patients at the centre, whether in acute wards, outpatient clinics, or the community. We aim to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care that meets the needs of our diverse Bay of Plenty population. About You We seek a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment. You will enjoy the challenge of working across multiple clinical specialties and be passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. What You Will Bring Current registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and an annual practising certificate. A passion for high‑quality patient care. The ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. 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. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr