Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
• Palmerston North Hospital
• Permanent Part time
• 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 integral part of our Orthopaedic service, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the implementation and integration of the
• Physiotherapy First Assessment
• model within the MidCentral Orthopaedic referral pathway—aligned with the
• National Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Clinical Pathway
• You'll be at the forefront of delivering and expanding our
• physiotherapist-led Musculoskeletal (MSK) Orthopaedic Pathway
• , providing advanced triage, expert clinical assessments, and evidence-based management for patients referred to orthopaedic services. Working closely with Orthopaedic Consultants, you'll help streamline the triage process, identifying patients best suited for physiotherapy-led care and ensuring timely access to both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. This role will also expand beyond the current focus on hip and knee referrals to include
• all joints and spinal conditions
• , adapting to the evolving needs of the service. Your work will directly contribute to reducing wait times and improving outcomes for patients, ensuring they receive the
• right care, at the right time, by the right clinician
• . You will have a supporting role to outpatient physiotherapists, to ensure orthopaedic patients are treated with latest best practise when they cross over from orthopaedic to physiotherapy outpatient services.
• About the Service
• This role sits at the heart of our mission to deliver
• timely, evidence-based, and person-centred care
• for people with musculoskeletal conditions. As an Advanced Practice MSK Physiotherapist, you'll play a key role in offering
• conservative management options
• and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment—whether surgical or non-surgical.Aligned with
• national MSK guidelines
• and credentialing frameworks, this position is more than clinical—it's strategic. You'll actively contribute to
• service design and continuous improvement
• , with a strong focus on
• equity of access and outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples
• .Working in close partnership with our
• Orthopaedic Consultants, nursing teams, and allied health professionals
• you'll bring together advanced clinical expertise and innovative thinking to deliver
• safe, effective, and equitable musculoskeletal care
• for the MidCentral community.
• About You
• Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations :
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).
• NZ Registered Physiotherapist
• Relevant clinical post graduate certificate / diploma (PG Dip) or equivalent or working towards. (Advanced Clinician Candidate)
• Knowledge and Experience :
• Minimum of 6 years clinical practice.
• Minimum of 4 years' clinical experience and advanced specialty knowledge relevant to role.
• Demonstrated specialist clinical skills in orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Leading and facilitating clinical improvements.
• Clinical leadership within the area of specialty.
• Excellent self-management and organizational skills.
• Delivering high quality care for the patient / client / whanau.
• A commitment to biculturalism.
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Contributing to the development of others.
• Continual improvement focus.
• About the Location
• Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
• It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here : . Check out our here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!
• 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.
• How to Apply
• To apply please click “
• apply now
• .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal
• If you have any questions about the role,Please contact : Kirsty Malcolm, Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Manawatu / Whanganui || Attachment : | (PDF, 212KB) Other (PDF, 400KB) Job Description |

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