Physiotherapist | Rural Health

Use your broad range of Physiotherapy abilities to help within a talented multi-disciplinary team.
NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current APC is essential; however, new graduates awaiting registration are welcome to apply.
Mo te tunga | About the role Ashburton Hospital provides a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient, and community-based health services to the community.
The Hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients, and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments.
This role will involve providing physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service.
You would be part of a small team of physiotherapists who work together to provide a generalist service.
Our Physiotherapists are supported by a Professional Lead currently based in the Burwood campus.
Ko wai koe | About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Providing high-quality physiotherapy services that meet the needs of the inpatients, outpatients, and community patients/clients of Ashburton.
Providing evaluation, therapeutic, and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers.
Your skills will include: A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people requiring physiotherapy services.
The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high-quality care.
Being self-motivated, organized, and enjoying a challenge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their supports, colleagues, and service leaders.
You will be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with a current APC.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey.
We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff.
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted.
Therefore, apply directly on our career site here.
For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay , Recruitment Partner on Job details Job Reference: PC3218249 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Ashburton Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr