Dunedin and Southland Hospital

• Various FTE and positions available!
• Grow your career with exposure to a wide case variety.
• Exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic organisation!

About us

Right now, we have a range of exciting opportunities for physiotherapists of all levels!

Our physiotherapy department will give you the opportunity to build or display your knowledge within a broad range of physiotherapy services, treatments and care techniques. Our teams provide a supportive and encouraging environment, encouraging you to develop your career and grow as Physiotherapist.

About the opportunity

We have a number of vacancies ranging in different FTE (hours) and specialties!

Areas include acute inpatient services (medical, surgical, pain, and orthopaedics), musculoskeletal and general outpatients, and rehabilitation and community.

There's something for everyone at Southern DHB!

Whether you are a junior, looking to get your foot in the door of physiotherapy and build your skills and knowledge, or a senior, looking to challenge yourself and contribute to the development of others in the profession and wider services - we have something for you.

Apply here for a position in our Southland team!

Apply here for a position in our Dunedin team!

About you

An excellent communicator, you will have strong patient-oriented approach and interpersonal skills.

You will need to demonstrate the following to be successful in this role:

• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board
• Be a motivated and enthusiastic team-player
• Great time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Commitment to culturally safe practices and equitable outcomes for patients

Why Southern?

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Why don't you check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB?If so, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Closing date: Wednesday, 23 March 2022.

Due to the fast-paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Emily Atkinson, Recruitment Advisor - Planning, Funding, and Population/Public Health Directorate, phone (03) 470 9176 or email: emily.atkinson@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/14064/