Community Physiotherapist

Frontline Recruitment; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Professional development budget

Volunteer leave

Referral bonuses

Registration fees covered

Leadership progression

Team culture & social events

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is seeking a Community Physiotherapist to join a Hamilton-based multidisciplinary team. You will deliver assessment and rehabilitation under ACC Concussion and Pain contracts, developing individualised programmes in community and clinic settings.

The role requires NZ Physiotherapy registration and a current APC, with strong collaboration across psychology, occupational therapy, and exercise physiology.

Qualifications

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with current APC.
• Experience in ACC-funded rehabilitation services.
• Experience delivering assessment and rehabilitation under ACC Pain contracts (essential) and Concussion contracts (desirable).
• Understanding of a biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation.
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and rehabilitation services for clients under ACC Concussion and Pain contracts.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes in community and clinic settings.
• Collaborate with psychologists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, rehabilitation consultants, and other allied health professionals.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, goal setting, and progress reviews.
• Prepare high-quality reports outlining client abilities, goals, recommendations, and treatment outcomes.
• Utilise diary management and clinical software systems effectively.
• Support clients to achieve independence, return to meaningful activities, and improve functional outcomes.

Skills

NZ Physiotherapy registration

ACC rehabilitation experience

ACC Pain contracts experience

Biopsychosocial approach

Driving licence

Communication & relationship-building

Autonomous work in MDT

Job description

• Flexible hours and genuine work-life balance
• Varied caseload across mental health and post-injury recovery
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team

We are seeking a driven Community Physiotherapist to join a Hamilton-based multidisciplinary team. This role provides the opportunity to work predominantly within ACC Concussion and Pain contracts, supporting clients to achieve meaningful outcomes and improve their quality of life.

This is a permanent full-time position offering a varied caseload across the community and clinic settings. You will work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team, delivering client-centred rehabilitation programmes and contributing to positive health outcomes for people experiencing the effects of concussion and persistent pain.

What's in it for you:

• Market-competitive salary and monthly bonus scheme
• Annual budget for professional development and/or further study
• Volunteer leave to support a cause that matters to you
• Referral bonuses and clinician performance rewards
• Reimbursement of professional registration and APC fees
• Development pathways designed to support your progression into leadership opportunities
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, and recognition programmes
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, and access to the full scope of EAP services

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver assessment and rehabilitation services for clients under ACC Concussion and Pain contracts
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes in community and clinic settings
• Work collaboratively with psychologists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, rehabilitation consultants, and other allied health professionals
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, goal setting, and progress reviews
• Prepare high-quality reports outlining client abilities, goals, recommendations, and treatment outcomes
• Utilise diary management and clinical software systems effectively
• Support clients to achieve independence, return to meaningful activities, and improve functional outcomes

Skills and Experience:

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with a current APC
• Experience working within ACC-funded rehabilitation services is preferred
• Experience delivering assessment and rehabilitation services for clients under ACC Pain contracts (essential) and Concussion contracts (desirable)
• Understanding of a biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Reference: 1253311

Community Physiotherapist • Hamilton, Waikato, NZ