Senior Physiotherapist

Inpatient Senior Physiotherapist – Permanent, Part Time, 0.8 FTE (64hrs fortnight, Monday to Friday) About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation and excellent patient care, with leadership experience or interest, to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. This part‑time role works alongside an established inter‑disciplinary team (IDT), providing inpatient rehabilitation to patients to facilitate independence, quality of life and discharge home. Responsibilities Provide inpatient rehabilitation to adult patients across a range of conditions (orthopaedic, neurological, general medical). Conduct ongoing assessment and goal‑focused rehabilitation using standardised outcome measures such as the Functional Independence Measure and interRAI. Support and supervise junior staff and students, fostering learning and mentoring initiatives. Collaborate with senior physiotherapists and other senior clinicians in the IDT to ensure effective, efficient service provision and quality care. Lead and contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects within the inter‑disciplinary team. Maintain professional communication, documentation, and time management to achieve outcomes. Qualifications New Zealand Professional Registration and valid APC; 5+ years of recent inpatient and rehabilitation experience; Effective and dynamic leadership skills and experience; Strong role model with the ability to lead, support and mentor/supervise; Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written; High level clinical assessment skills; Excellent time management and a proactive, solution‑focused approach; A full New Zealand driver’s licence. Benefits & Support Excellent support from advanced clinicians, clinical leaders and senior clinicians working in rehabilitation. Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives and career coaching. A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians. In‑house career development with regular in‑services, training and education opportunities. Networking opportunities with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation. Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians. Additional Information We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities, and support a diverse inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr