Physiotherapist Rotational Southland

About the Company At Southland Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a relaxed, professional environment that prioritizes learning, collaboration, and wellbeing. Located in the picturesque city of Invercargill, we offer our employees a unique opportunity to grow their clinical experience in a supportive hospital setting. Our facility provides broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation areas, all while enjoying the benefits of short commutes, affordable living, and easy access to destinations like Queenstown, Dunedin, and Te Anau. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our team at Southland Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering assessments and interventions across various clinical areas as part of an interdisciplinary team. Our structured rotations typically last six months and may include placements in: - Acute wards (medical, surgical, orthopaedics, paediatrics, critical care, maternity, and emergency department) - Rehabilitation services - Community services - General outpatient programs, including group therapies For experienced clinicians who prefer to concentrate on specific areas, we are also open to fixed placements. Please note that this role requires participation in weekend and on-call rosters. The salary for this position ranges from $82,856 to $107,600 per annum (pro-rata), consistent with the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement, and will be determined based on your experience and qualifications. About Us Our Southland team is small enough to foster close working relationships and a supportive culture, yet large enough to provide a wide range of clinical experiences. As a modern, secondary-level facility, Southland Hospital offers access to senior clinical support and strong connections within the Southern district. For more information on living and working in Southland, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - A current Annual Practising Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (essential) - A minimum of two years of physiotherapy experience in hospital or community settings, ideally within a health system comparable to New Zealand's - Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to work independently - Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to healthcare and learning - Flexibility to consider either rotational or non-rotational positions based on service needs and personal career goals Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare services to all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, ensuring that we are well-equipped to understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals from the diverse 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 Sunday, 27 July 2025. For any inquiries regarding the role, please contact Katie Procter at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Please note that we only accept online applications through our website.