Physiotherapist | Medical Respiratory | Christchurch Hospital

Physiotherapist – Medical Respiratory – Christchurch Hospital Fixed term until August 2025, 1.0 FTE (80 hours fortnight). Combined inpatient (0.5 FTE) and outpatient (0.5 FTE) roles. About the Role We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist to deliver services to the medical respiratory specialty in Christchurch Hospital as part of the Cardiorespiratory and Surgical Cluster. Your caseload will include both inpatient ward and outpatient services. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referrals to other services. Supervising and mentoring rotational staff and final‑year physiotherapy students. Supporting quality improvement activities. Contributing to weekend and on‑call rosters. Skills & Experience Experience in a medical respiratory setting – inpatients and/or outpatients. Desirable inpatient hospital experience. Ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team. Enthusiasm and confidence in sharing knowledge across disciplines. Registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and an annual practising certificate. Benefits Health New Zealand offers coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities, improving facilities across campuses and providing discounts through select retailers, restaurants, and businesses. About Health New Zealand Health New Zealand leads the day‑to‑day operations of the health system across the country, coordinating with district and regional offices to ensure continuity of services. Apply Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted. For additional information, contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner, at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr