Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory

Physiotherapist – Cardiorespiratory

• Permanent, Full time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Allied Health Unit, Dunedin Hospital
• Salary - $88,627 - $110,210 + Kiwisaver

 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

 Are you a passionate physiotherapist with experience in cardiorespiratory care or eager to develop your skills in this vital area? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our inpatient Allied Health team at Dunedin Hospital!

Why Choose Us?

• Diverse Experience: Our cardiorespiratory team covers a wide range of wards, including surgical (upper GI, Urology, Colorectal, and Plastics), Vascular, Respiratory, Cardiothoracic, Renal, Intensive/Critical Care, High-Dependency Unit, Surgical High Acuity Unit, CCU, Paediatric, and Maternity wards. You’ll also have the chance to work in other inpatient settings as needed.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Dunedin Hospital is a leading tertiary care facility with specialities in cardiothoracic, respiratory, and trauma care. Our world-class intensive care unit, Te Puna Wai Ora - Southern Critical Care, offers new opportunities for evidence-based physiotherapy, including an ECMO service.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your development. Benefit from our ongoing support and professional development programme, which includes regular team in-services, senior staff mentoring, peer review, a comprehensive on-call competency training framework, and access to course and conference funding.
• Innovative Training: Be part of the Otago Simulation group, providing simulation training resources and programmes to enhance education opportunities within the physiotherapy department and across interdisciplinary teams.

This role requires you to cover some weekend shifts and participation in on-call rosters, therefore flexibility is essential.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have the drive to develop quality services in collaboration with others, working alongside a dedicated inter-professional team of health professionals.

The ideal candidate will be in their third year of Physiotherapy practice, have a keen interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and the ability to work autonomously or with minimal support in various inpatient settings, including surgical and respiratory wards, intensive/critical/high-dependency care, and high acuity areas.

You will be proficient in managing and prioritising a caseload within the inpatient setting. You should demonstrate dedication to developing your own skills while supporting the growth of students, physiotherapy staff, and the Allied Health Assistant workforce.

Adaptability and flexibility are essential, enabling you to work effectively with your clients and within a dynamic health environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Dunedin Hospital and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence in patient care. Apply now and take the next step in your physiotherapy career!

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.  

Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($88,627 p.a) and Step 7 ($110,210 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 06 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter Katie.Procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.