Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay – Hastings, North Island Permanent /Full-Time 80 Hours per fortnight 1 FTE Enjoy a diverse and rewarding caseload while helping patients regain independence and achieve their recovery goals in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. 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 As an Inpatient Physiotherapist, you will provide high - quality assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across acute surgical and orthopaedic wards. These wards cover trauma and elective orthopaedics, general surgical plus vascular over a broad age range. Managing a varied caseload, you will use your clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to develop individualised treatment plans, support patient recovery, and help people achieve their functional goals and return home safely. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient environment where no two days are the same. You will collaborate closely with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams, contribute to discharge planning, participate in the weekend acute physiotherapy service, and play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and patient - centred care. Please click here to view the position description About the Team/Service/ Location Our Allied Health Therapies team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving patient outcomes through collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Working across inpatient services, we support patients throughout their recovery journey and are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in care. Based at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Hastings, you will enjoy a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches, renowned wineries, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE About you As an Inpatient Physiotherapist, you will bring: A Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. At least 2-5 years of clinical physiotherapy experience, preferably within an inpatient or acute setting. Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills. The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high - quality, patient - centred care. Membership of the Physiotherapy New Zealand professional body. Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience working effectively with Māori patients and whānau. 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 service our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr