We have an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our fun, innovative and supportive team with Geneva Healthcare at our PhysioFIRST clinic in the heart of Gisborne. This role is offering full time hours that could be negotiable for the right candidate.

You will become part of a skilful, passionate, committed, and fun team that consists of three Physiotherapist, two Hand Therapists and a Podiatrist. This is a great opportunity for a physiotherapist looking to practice and progress their general musculoskeletal skills or who are wanting to grow or progress in a specialised area of interest or expertise that we are very happy to support.

The clinic load is extremely varied, and you will get the opportunity to develop skills in clinic, community, gym and school settings, with plenty of opportunities to develop and expand your skill set.

So, whether you have post-graduate experience or are a new graduate PhysioFIRST could be a great place for you with its great learning environment, varied case load and opportunity to grow and be promoted in a specialised area.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At PhysioFIRST we are a dynamic and very experienced team of New Zealand registered Therapists located in Gisborne’s largest GP practise. We are all highly committed to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice. With us, you will find the support that you need to thrive professionally and make a real difference to your patients. We work collaboratively together when needed and as team support each other to embrace a healthy work life balance.

PhysioFIRST is part of Geneva Healthcare, and we support our community to live their best life by providing healthcare, rehabilitation and disability support services. Geneva Healthcare is part of the New Zealand Health Group which is New Zealand’s leading national provider of home and community support services, disability support, rehabilitation, mental health and behavioural support, health staffing, workplace support, and training.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

• Be part of a fun dynamic team that will support you to develop and thrive
• Excellent support opportunities, with an experienced and skilled team who have areas of interest including musculoskeletal/ orthopaedic, concussion management, pain management and neurological conditions.
• An opportunity to live/work/play in one of the best places in Aotearoa!
• Opportunity to promote and progress your speciality area of practice
• Opportunity to progress your skills in clinic, school and community environments
• Partake in an established Clinical Inservice, mentoring and supervision programme.
• Be part of the New Zealand Health Group, a future thinking organisation
• Work in a modern health hub with great facilities and direct connections with GP’s, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Flexibility of hours and consultation times
• Opportunity for growth laterally within our company services if desired

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Strong enthusiasm and commitment to deliver best practice services
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a great team player who can also work independently
• Passion to continue to learn and grow professionally
• Understanding of, and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi/ Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems
• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with a current APC.

If you think this role is right for you then we want to hear from you! Come and be part of our team and work in a great location alongside fantastic professionals, click the apply button and bring your enthusiasm to our organisation today!

Applications close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 21st April 2024 – Interviews may take place prior to close date.

International Application are welcome:

To apply for the Clinical Physiotherapist position internationally, you need:

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Only suitable candidates with this registration will be contacted for interview.