Physician Associate Opportunities – Coastal Medical Ltd, Taranaki (Multiple Locations)

Locations: Coastal Medical Sites – Taranaki (Ōpunake, Ōakura, Stratford & The Hub – New Plymouth)

Multiple Positions Available

Permanent & Fixed-Term | Full-Time, Part-Time & School Hours Available

Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Coastal Medical Ltd in Taranaki is hiring multiple Physician Associates for permanent and fixed-term roles across several locations including Ōpunake, Ōakura, Stratford, and New Plymouth. These roles offer full-time, part-time, and school hours options with salaries ranging from $135,000 to $155,000 FTE based on experience. Physician Associates will provide comprehensive primary care in collaboration with GPs and other healthcare professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Points

  • Positions: Multiple Physician Associate roles available at Coastal Medical sites in Taranaki.
  • Employment: Permanent and fixed-term; full-time, part-time, and school hours options.
  • Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
  • Responsibilities: Patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, managing acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, and maintaining medical records under GP supervision.
  • Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Associate Studies (or NZ equivalent), eligibility to practise in NZ, strong clinical and communication skills, commitment to culturally safe practice.
  • Benefits: Supportive team environment, diverse community work, professional development, modern clinics.

To apply please send your CV and expression of interest directly to hr@coastalmedical.nz.