Junior Physiotherapist / New Graduate Physiotherapist
Active Health | Christchurch
Full-time position (32-40hrs a week negotiable)
With continued growth across our Christchurch clinics, Active Health Canterbury Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic new graduate or early-career physiotherapist to join our friendly and experienced team.
This role will primarily be based at our main Manchester Street clinic in St Albans, with some time at our Parakiore clinic or New Brighton clinics.
A great place to begin your career
Starting your physiotherapy career is exciting, but having the right people around you makes a real difference.
At Active Health, you’ll receive plenty of mentoring, clinical support and opportunities to learn from experienced physiotherapists and other health professionals. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, professional development is supported and you’ll be given the time and guidance to grow in confidence both in the clinic and on the sideline.
You’ll work with a varied caseload, including musculoskeletal injuries, ACC rehabilitation, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and private patients.
What we offer
- A structured and supportive start to your physiotherapy career
- Regular mentoring from experienced clinicians
- A comprehensive in-service training programme
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
- A varied and interesting clinical caseload
- Experience working across two different clinic environments
- Opportunities to develop your clinical interests
- Strong administrative and operational support
- A friendly, multidisciplinary team
- Modern facilities and access to rehabilitation and gym equipment
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with Active Health
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a new graduate or junior physiotherapist
- Is registered, or eligible to register, with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
- Has a positive, enthusiastic and “can-do” attitude
- Genuinely enjoys helping people achieve their goals
- Is willing to learn and comfortable asking questions
- Communicates well with patients, whānau and colleagues
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage their time effectively
- Values evidence-based practice and ongoing learning
- Understands the importance of culturally safe and patient-centred care
- Enjoys being part of a supportive and collaborative team
About Active Health
Active Health is an established multidisciplinary health and wellbeing provider with five clinic locations across Christchurch.
Our team includes physiotherapists, podiatrists and clinicians working across pelvic health, cancer rehabilitation, exercise, MSK and other allied health services. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care while creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported and enjoy coming to work.
Our philosophy is simple:
Active Health – for an Active Life.
If you are finishing your physiotherapy degree or are in the early stages of your career and looking for a workplace that will invest in your development, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to join Active Health.
Applications close 13th of September at 5pm unless a suitable applicant is found sooner
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