Overseas Physio's Coming to New Zealand.

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
of course I am extremely well qualified. Aren't we all??????
Yeah, you're right, I have seen a lot of crap: 5min howareyou, 2 stretches, 5 exercises on mashines/ weights, goodbye. No documentation, no nothing.
I see my clients for about an hour, and sometimes that feels rushed.....
I don't neccessarily judge other Physios by how much time they spend with their patients, however have seen (and this seems to be quite common) that new grad Physios are asked to see 15-20 patients in a working day, not as a result of their clinical analysis, but because they have been told, that this is the norm. Including new patient assessments. In other words, their boss doesn't make enough money if they treat their patients any longer. They often struggle hugely with their own development and end up throwing any analytical skills out of the window. And that is a true disgrace to our profession. It is good to hear that some private practices have better work ethics and documentation. Hope you share some of your english CSP standards with colleagues.
I am lucky to be in a role of rehab contracts, where I can determine, how often and for how long I wish to see a client and know that not all private practitioners have got that opportunity.
Good luck,
Fyzzio

[liz]

hey, you guys sound like you know what youre talking about. was wondering if anyone knows whether or not you can work as a physio if you just get a yr work/travel visa? or would i need a proper visa?
thanks liz

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
honestly, I have got no idea what kind of permit you need to work in NZ.
But you will definitely need registration via the NZ Physiotherapy Board.
Regards,
Fyzzio