Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist

Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist (Location: Counties Manukau, New Zealand) Job Type: Full Time We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy to join our experienced and growing team. The successful candidate will join a well-established and dynamic team that includes a Team Lead Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist, Nurse Manager, Physiotherapists (Advanced Clinicians, Practitioners and assistants), Respiratory Nurses, Respiratory Consultants, and other care providers. The Physiotherapy team primarily provides respiratory care to youth and adults with respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, breathing pattern disorders, bronchiectasis, and people with concurrent neuro‑muscular weakness. Services are delivered through pulmonary rehabilitation, outpatient physiotherapy and interdisciplinary clinics across multiple sites, including community settings. In addition to weekday service provision, the role will contribute to the acute on-call and weekend roster for inpatient Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy. Credentialing and up‑skilling are available. These innovative teams work to provide better, sooner, and more convenient care for people with health concerns residing in the Counties Manukau region. The post holder will work within Physiotherapy and Respiratory Medicine teams and have the potential to shape service provision in this evolving and fulfilling practice area. Post‑graduate education and research is actively supported. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 12 months of cardio‑respiratory experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with patients and their families, and other members of the health team. Essential New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with current APC Full, clean driver’s licence Minimum 12 months experience in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy Desirable Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist 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 diverse and inclusive workforce so that we can better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr