Physiotherapist - Emergency Department

Physiotherapist -Based in the Emergency Department 

• Timaru Hospital
• Fixed Term,1 FTE
• From 1 May to 30 September 2026 
• Hours: 0830 - 1700 

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This role is being stood up for the winter period and will manage musculoskeletal presentations to the emergency department at Timaru Hospital. The role works alongside Emergency Doctors and Nurses and is based in the emergency department.

About You

You will need to be an experienced Musculoskeletal physiotherapist for this role and a practitioner that can take a lead role with assessment and management of ED presentations and can work alongside other clinicians to promote efficient patient care and flow.  Additionally, you will need;

• To be committed to clinical excellence
• Adaptable innovative and an excellent communicator
• Be registered in New Zealand with a current APC
• Have the right to work in New Zealand
• Able to start work on 1 May 2026

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 is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at  https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: The role will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible for a 1 May start date.

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