• Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (ATR)
• Hours - five days per week, minimum 0.8 FTE (0.3 FTE leadership and at least 0.5 FTE clinical)
• Salary - $111,240 - $117,420 (pro-rata) plus KiwiSaver
• Location - Allied Health unit, Southland Hospital, Invercargill

Lead and inspire in rehabilitation care

Are you a motivated allied health professional ready to step into a leadership role? Join Southland Hospital's ATR (Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation) Ward as an Allied Health Clinical Coordinator. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead interprofessional coordination, enhance patient care, and balance leadership with clinical practice.

About the role

As the Clinical Coordinator for the ATR Ward, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Allied Health Assistants to enable patient flow and ensure care quality. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you'll address challenges, support team members, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

About us

The Southern District offers the perfect balance of affordability, excellent amenities, and world-class recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, live performances, or great dining, Southland has something for everyone.

Key responsibilities include:

• supporting referral triage to ensure timely and appropriate care
• managing referrals and caseloads for consistent workload distribution
• problem-solving patient flow challenges alongside the MDT
• representing Allied Health in interprofessional forums and meetings
• coordinating leave planning and ensuring adequate staffing across the service
• providing clinical care within your scope of practice in acute settings.

This role combines leadership duties with clinical responsibilities, creating a dynamic and impactful position.

About you

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Registration with an Allied Health Professional body and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Extensive clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care settings
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams
• Expertise in patient flow management and interprofessional collaboration
• Commitment to applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice and promoting equitable outcomes

Desirable attributes:

• Experience in service development and quality improvement
• Postgraduate qualifications in rehabilitation, leadership, or related fields (or working towards)
• Familiarity with hospital-based clinical coordination

You will also demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and problem-solving approach
• Dedication to professional growth and continuous improvement

The Allied Health Clinical Coordinator will be required to provide direct clinical care within a relevant scope of practice in the acute wards.

Position descriptions

Clinical Coordinator position description

Social Worker position description

Occupational Therapist position description

Physiotherapist position description

Benefits

Joining Te Whatu Ora - Southern provides the following:

• Lifestyle benefits - Short commutes, stunning coastlines, and a family-friendly community
• Career development - opportunities to development and support your career
• Convenience - Free parking for Southland employees, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts
• Holiday perks - Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago

Salary range

This role offers a salary of $111,240 - $117,420 (pro-rata), covered by the Allied, Public Health, and Technical Single-Employer Collective Agreement.

Take on this rewarding leadership role and inspire positive change in rehabilitation care. Apply today!

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