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Active Health Services
43 York Street
Timaru
Ph: 683-1122
Fx: 683-1144
Em: physio@ahs.org.nz

61 King St
Temuka
Ph: 03 615 6181
Fax 03 615 6182
Em: temukaphysio@ahs.org.nz

Recruitment

We are currently looking for physiotherapists to work in our clinic. If you are a qualified physiotherapist and hold NZ registration or are eligible to apply please contact us for further information.

You can use the 'contact us' on our website or send us an email brett@ahs.org.nz or

phone Brett Jenkins on (03) 683-1122.

If you are outside of New Zealand 0064 3 683-1122

What Active Health provide their staff with:

The opportunity to work with a team with a combined experience of over 75 years in private practice.
Experienced on-site senior staff who are always willing and available to help with complex patients and to offer supervision/support and encouragement.
Regular in-service programme that you participate in weekly and are encouraged to contribute to.
We encourage our staff to continue with their professional development and offer funding towards this.
A comprehensive orientation programme in-place with gradual increase in workload beginning at 1hr for new patients and when confidence and efficiency improves this is reduced to 40mins for new patients and 20mins for follow-up patients.
State of the art facilities with an on-site rehabilitation gym.
We pay for your Annual Practicising Certificate (APC).
We offer a competitive remuneration package.
We are committed to your development as a physiotherapist and we have regular peer reviews and staff appraisals.
Because the Directors lead by example, employees naturally strive for excellence and are proud to be part of our long term vision and part of a fun, friendly and committed team.

Here's what some of our current/past staff members and clients have had to say about Active Health Services

Gemma Edelmann - Past employee

I worked at Active Health Services (AHS) for a year and a half after graduating Physiotherapy School. I was very happy working here and the found the transition from being a student to a Physiotherapist a lot easier than expected with support from both the admin team and senior Physiotherapists. The orientation programme was a good chance to gradually get to know the systems and processes while slowly increasing my case load. The environment is such that I always felt comfortable asking for help, expressing concerns or offering ideas. Timaru is a small enough community that you see a wide variety of conditions and the entire population from school kids to elderly. This has allowed me to develop a broad skill base and feel confident treating all kinds of conditions from acute to chronic. AHS run weekly in services in all aspects of clinical practice from journal clubs to manual therapy sessions, these are an opportunity to share skills and discuss relevant research as it applies to us in our daily practice. I would recommend anyone to work at AHS as the clinic and facilities are great, the staff have good times (both in and out of work), the work experience is excellent and the lifestyle the South Canterbury region offers makes the experience enjoyable.

Colin McPherson - Scottish Physio working at Active Health Service Ltd

Life in New Zealand is pretty sweet. Everyone at the clinic has been great to me since I got here e.g. I’ve been to more bbq’s since I arrived than I’ve ever been to in my whole life (in just 2 months!!). The team is incredibly supportive, positive, and good fun too, which makes for an ideal working environment, because it IS pretty daunting - jumping into what is a tricky, comprehensive area of physio - lets not forget that! In-services have been really helpful too for giving new ideas for assessment/treatment. In general, groceries are bit cheaper than at home, just got a car too and running it is much easier than in Britain. I’ve also found using sports facilities cheaper too, which is great! Weather has been fantastic – hit 35OC the other week! - though its getting colder with daylight saving time now under way. It is hard being so far from Scotland (and home) but I’ve had pretty much free use of laptops & internet at the clinic to email family & friends, etc, so you feel less far away.

Simone Greig - Physiotherapist at Active Health Services Ltd

The perks of my job: Being involved in a team of physiotherapists that work together for the common goal of the client and/or compnay and that I can work the hours that suit my lifestlye, getting that work/life balance is important for me and my job allows this happen. Read More......

Heather Foley - Visit to Clinic - Aug 2008

Whilst at the practice, I found it to be a very relaxing environment and the staff, were easy going. This really appealed to me, as on placements throughout my degree, I had many placements where the tension among staff was a nightmare. Read More.....

Client Testimonials

Tristan Murray - Policeman - Timaru

I have recently been receiving physio treatment at Active health and was looked after by Kate Evans. I would like to state my satisfaction at the work Kate did in aiding my recovery and I am back to full fitness now. Kate was very pleasant, proficient and professional and is a credit to your organisation.

I would also like to commend the text reminder service you provide, I personally found it to be a great reminder when you've got a busy schedule and I was very impressed by the wa your staff know your name and greet you even though they aren't treating you and have never met you before.

I have nothing but goodthings to say about the service you provide.

Beverley Read - Timaru - Client/Patient

When I first went to see Colin I was very apprehensive and nervous, however, on meeting with him he put me totally at ease. He explained to me what he was going to do and he made sure I understood and was okay with the treatment methods that he was going to be using. He was such a gentleman, he really cared abot the problems/concerns I had with my injury and he made me feel at ease - he empowered me to self-manage. I have been to other physiotherapy clinics in the past but have always felt rushed and that they haven't really cared, on this occassion it was so different, Colin has such a professional and caring nature.

The reception staff made me feel so welcome,it was like being part of a family and I must say I actually looked forward to going to my physio appointments. I would highly recommend Colin and the team at Active Health Services to any of my friends and have do so since.

The experience was awesome and I now feel I have been given the confidence to manage my on-going injury rehabilitation on my own - thanks to Colin and team at Active Health Services.

Marcia Doudle - Timaru - Client/Patient

Awesome service! Very friendly and extremely comfortable - knows me as soon as I walk in. The staff are polite and always smile. Thanks - exactly what you want in a physiotherapist.

Nicole Mehrtens - Timaru - Client/Patient

Simone is a very attentive and helpful physiotherapist. She listens carefully and always knows what is going wrong. Simone is enthusiastic and lovely to talk to. All of the staff members are very polite and helpful. Everyone says 'hello' as soon as they see you. Active Health Services Ltd provides exceptional service to the local community. Both the physiotherapists and administration staff make everyone feel very welcome, and they perform their job to the highest level.

Jill Skudder - Timaru - Client/Patient

The pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulder was soon relieved after the treatment from Kate and all done in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Many thanks!

Nigel Davenport - Timaru - Client/Patient

Friendly and compassionate service from a great team at Active Health Services. Would recommend them to anyone.

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