Physiotherapist - Emergency Department

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serving all New Zealanders. Our focus on integration and collaboration allows us to build a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. We strive for excellence in all that we do. About the Role Our Physiotherapy team at Christchurch Hospital is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team within the Emergency Department and Orthopaedic Acute Care. In this role, you will serve as a primary contact physiotherapist, assessing patients who have not yet received a medical evaluation, as well as those referred by the medical teams. You will work 10-hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM, covering a 7-day service. We will provide a comprehensive induction to the Emergency Department and ongoing support to ensure your success in the role. Your responsibilities will include: - Delivering high-quality physiotherapy assessments and management for patients with diverse and complex conditions in both the Emergency Department and Orthopaedic Acute Care. - Providing specialist guidance, advice, and education to patients, families/whanau, students, staff, and the inter-professional team within the Emergency Department and the wider musculoskeletal inpatient cluster. Requirements To excel in this position, you should be a team player with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute setting. Additionally, you will need to demonstrate the following: - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet, allowing you to work flexibly with a varied workload. - Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly under pressure. - Competence in te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori, or a commitment to beginning your journey towards this knowledge and taking ownership of your professional growth. - Registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board is essential, along with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Benefits Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means being part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme emphasizes the importance of equity in the health system and promotes the necessary cultural changes to achieve equitable health outcomes. Our staff are at the core of our mission, and we are dedicated to being good employers while honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We particularly encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for the role, please visit our online careers portal. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on June 15, 2025. For any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. We encourage you to apply early. To be eligible for this role, you must hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Applications from individuals without this legal right will be declined.