Physiotherapist Coordinator

at  Pegasus Health

KO NGĀ PŪKENGA ŌU: WHAT YOU WILL BRING

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of five to seven years’ clinical physiotherapy experience, adult teaching and excellent communication skills.
We’re committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

KO WAI MĀTOU: ABOUT US

Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury. We provide services and support to general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality health care to patients.
We work in partnership with our communities, general practices and other health providers to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our communities, all while aiming to make Canterbury the best place to receive and provide care.
Working with our communities means being committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a bicultural manner to improve equitable access and outcomes for Māori. We’re committed to improving equitable access and outcomes for Pacific, CALD, LGBTQI+ and other priority populations.
That includes recognizing the importance of diversity and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive working environment. We want our people to reflect our communities and actively encourage applications from diverse background.
The Community Respiratory Service is part of the sector-wide Integrated Respiratory Service which comprises tertiary, secondary and community services for people with or at risk of lung disease.

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Coordinator or a Physiotherapist, depending on the experience and expertise you bring. The role will help lead the Better Breathing Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme across Canterbury. You will be part of the Community Respiratory team and participate in strategic planning and service design.
You will also support the ongoing development of community exercise groups, working with volunteers to provide social connections and gentle exercise.
The role is ideally full time, but could be flexible. Better Breathing Programmes are run weekdays throughout the year. The role is based at Pegasus Health but there will be some district travel involved (e.g., Rangiora, Ashburton).