Physiotherapist (Experienced Clinician - Acute Medical)

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Location
• : Wellington Regional Hospital
• Contract
• : Fixed Term (until 28 August 2026), Full Time (part time considered - please state hours in cover letter if wanting less than full time)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

Preference is for full time working but part time hours would be considered for a suitable candidate.This role is based across our acute medical services with varying patient presentations.

Caseload will sit within the acute medical and oncology wards and the acute frailty and medical assessment unit.

You will work closely with the advanced, experienced and rotational physiotherapists in these areas, as well as our allied health assistant team.

Work will be required at times to support service provision across all inpatient areas.

Patient caseload will vary spanning acute medical, oncology, frailty and assessment and discharge.The position is part of our wider inpatient physiotherapy team at Wellington Regional Hospital, treating patients across all specialities at the hospital.

The role sits within our neuro / med / onc / ortho mini-team, consisting of advanced, experienced and rotational physiotherapists.

Cover will be required across the hospital as service need indicates.This role also includes on call and weekend working commitments, covering Wellington Regional Hospital - adult and paediatric patients.

Our friendly, enthusiastic team includes coordinators, expert, advanced, experienced and rotational physiotherapists.We have a strong team ethos and believe that we are stronger working together.

We work hard to sustain our strong team approach, striving for the best patient outcomes, whilst also enjoying a good work-life balance.As a team we embrace the values held by Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley including

We have a shared vision expectations and respect others skills and experience.

We all have an equal voice and value constructive communication, we have each other's back.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 15 October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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