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= Registration Process = | == Registration Process == | ||
Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practionners Competence Assurance Act 2003. | Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practionners Competence Assurance Act 2003. | ||
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*To gain registration in New Zealand as a physiotherapist under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 competence must be demonstrated in cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy in all the nine areas illustrated in Physiotherapy Competencies for physiotherapy practice in New Zealand, which can be viewed here: [http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/PHYSIO_Competencies_09_for_web.pdf http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/PHYSIO_Competencies_09_for_web.pdf]. | |||
*Registration Process Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. | |||
*There are no mandatory exams set by the board however you may be required to sit a competence examination if sufficient evidence of competence has not been adequately demonstrated. | |||
= | == Requirements == | ||
[http://www. | *To apply for registration in New Zealand you must download the application pack that can be accessed via [http://www.physioboard.org.nz/index.php?Registration-Overseas-QualifiedPhysiotherapists http://www.physioboard.org.nz/index.php?Registration-Overseas-QualifiedPhysiotherapists.] | ||
*This pack contains nine parts including: | |||
➢ Part One Application Guidance Notes | |||
➢ Part Two Application Form | |||
➢ Part Three Checklist | |||
➢ Part Four The Treaty of Waitangi | |||
➢ Part Five Competency Templates | |||
➢ Part Six Curriculum Vitae Template | |||
➢ Part Seven Reflective Statement Template | |||
➢ Part Eight Validation of Work History Form | |||
➢ Part Nine Confirmation of Fitness to Practise Form | | |||
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== Job Opportunites == | |||
There are over a 1000 jobs advertised by recruitment websites in New Zealand including : | |||
[http://www.physiobob.com/Default.aspx http://www.physiobob.com/Default.aspx]<br><br> | *[http://www.seek.co.nz/healthcare-jobs/physiotherapy-ot-rehabilitation/ http://www.seek.co.nz/healthcare-jobs/physiotherapy-ot-rehabilitation/] | ||
*[http://www.nzppa.org.nz/ http://www.nzppa.org.nz/] | |||
*[http://newzealand.recruit.net/search-physiotherapist-jobs http://newzealand.recruit.net/search-physiotherapist-jobs] | |||
*[http://www.physiobob.com/Default.aspx http://www.physiobob.com/Default.aspx]<br><br> | |||
= Initial Basic Grade Salary | == Initial Basic Grade Salary == | ||
Approximately NZ $60,000 - $70,000 | Approximately NZ $60,000 - $70,000 | ||
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= Cost = | == Cost == | ||
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== Useful Websites == | |||
= Useful Websites = | |||
[http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/ http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/]<br><br> | *[http://www.physioboard.org.nz/ http://www.physioboard.org.nz/]<br> | ||
*[http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/ http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/]<br><br> | |||
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Revision as of 11:07, 11 May 2012
Registration Process[edit | edit source]
Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practionners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
- To gain registration in New Zealand as a physiotherapist under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 competence must be demonstrated in cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy in all the nine areas illustrated in Physiotherapy Competencies for physiotherapy practice in New Zealand, which can be viewed here: http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/PHYSIO_Competencies_09_for_web.pdf.
- Registration Process Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
- There are no mandatory exams set by the board however you may be required to sit a competence examination if sufficient evidence of competence has not been adequately demonstrated.
Requirements[edit | edit source]
- To apply for registration in New Zealand you must download the application pack that can be accessed via http://www.physioboard.org.nz/index.php?Registration-Overseas-QualifiedPhysiotherapists.
- This pack contains nine parts including:
➢ Part One Application Guidance Notes
➢ Part Two Application Form
➢ Part Three Checklist
➢ Part Four The Treaty of Waitangi
➢ Part Five Competency Templates
➢ Part Six Curriculum Vitae Template
➢ Part Seven Reflective Statement Template
➢ Part Eight Validation of Work History Form
➢ Part Nine Confirmation of Fitness to Practise Form |
Job Opportunites[edit | edit source]
There are over a 1000 jobs advertised by recruitment websites in New Zealand including :
- http://www.seek.co.nz/healthcare-jobs/physiotherapy-ot-rehabilitation/
- http://www.nzppa.org.nz/
- http://newzealand.recruit.net/search-physiotherapist-jobs
- http://www.physiobob.com/Default.aspx
Initial Basic Grade Salary[edit | edit source]
Approximately NZ $60,000 - $70,000
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Cost[edit | edit source]
Application Fee |
NZ $1,200.00 (non-refundable) |
Useful Websites[edit | edit source]