Clinical Careers  -  Allied Health Professionals

Physiotherapists

The Physiotherapy team is an enthusiastic and dedicated group who actively strive to provide an evidence-based service. The Professional Leader for Physiotherapy is responsible for the professional development and standards of practice of physiotherapists in the DHB. 

The team consists of Professional Leader, Section Heads, Seniors, Rotational and Therapy Assistants, who work across the following:

• Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit
• Acute Allied Health
• Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit for older adults and neuro-rehabilitation for patients under 65 years
• Needs Assessment and Service co-ordination (NASC)
• Kidz First Child Development Service - Community
• Mental Health
• Young Adult Rehabilitation Service
• Community Hospitals - Pukekohe and Franklin Hospitals
• Home Health Care

We have rotational positions that are supported by the Section Heads, and are designed as staff development positions. Areas covered:

• Orthopaedics

• Burns & Plastics

• Hand therapy

• Respiratory

• Neuro Rehab

• Musculoskeletal Outpatients

• Community

• Paediatrics

• Spinal Unit

• Assessment Treatment & Rehab (older adults)

• Other services include Women's Health and Pulmonary Rehab

Published:  06-May-2009  |  Enquiries:  Contact Us