Staff Grade Physiotherapist ED

Inpatient Acute ED Staff Grade Physiotherapist Permanent Part-time 40 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Advance your physiotherapy career with this exciting opportunity to join our team! About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, rooted in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity. About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist who is passionate about working in the Emergency Care Department (ED) and Admissions Diagnostic Unit (ADU). In this part-time role, you will collaborate with an established interdisciplinary team to provide early assessments, discharge planning, and interventions for patients in our ED services and acute inpatient wards. This position offers a range of support and development opportunities, including: - Access to clinical coaches and senior clinicians across various practice areas - Opportunities for professional growth through personal development objectives - Educational resources to assist in the clinical development and supervision of junior staff - A supportive and enjoyable work environment with an experienced team of clinicians - In-house career development through regular in-services, training, and educational opportunities - Networking possibilities with allied health clinical leaders and rotational clinicians throughout the organization - Opportunities to engage in service delivery and quality improvement projects - Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians - Credentialing for weekend work, requiring three weekend days every three months - Additional work perks About the Team/Service/Location You will be joining a forward-thinking and innovative organization that values your contributions. Te Whatu Ora Waitemata is a leader in digital innovation within the Northland region, utilizing electronic patient notes, e-prescribing, and e-vitals. We have strong connections with our community and outpatient services. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: - New Zealand Professional Registration and a valid current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) - A minimum of two years of recent inpatient and ED/ADU experience - The ability to lead, support, and mentor junior staff - Experience in student supervision - Strong clinical assessment skills, effective communication abilities, and quick thinking Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects and serves our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 29th July 2025. Should you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, at Nelmari.Swanepoel@waitematadhb.govt.nz. For recruitment-specific inquiries, please reach out to Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant, at Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz. Job reference: WDHB20161 We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.