Community Physiotherapist - Varied MSK Rehab & Workplace

Habit Group; Rotorua; 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

Job summary

Habit Health in Rotorua seeks a Community Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team, handling a varied caseload across clinic and community settings, including ACC contracts and on-site Early Intervention services.

Ideal candidates will have NZ Physiotherapy registration with APC, MSK experience, and strong communication, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills. A full NZ driver licence is preferred for community work.

Qualifications

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with APC is required.
• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy is essential.
• Experience with ACC-funded rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to work independently across clinic, community and workplace settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation with a focus on MSK conditions.
• Provide on-site Early Intervention physiotherapy services.
• Deliver manual handling training and injury prevention initiatives for corporate clients.
• Develop and implement individualised rehab programmes in community and clinic settings.
• Complete clinical assessments, goal setting, progress reviews and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including OT, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and rehabilitation consultants.
• Prepare high-quality clinical reports and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage clinical diaries, documentation and reporting systems.

Skills

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Patient assessment & rehab

Report writing

Communication

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Physiotherapy registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Habit Health in Rotorua seeks a Community Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team, handling a varied caseload across clinic and community settings, including ACC contracts and on-site Early Intervention services.

Ideal candidates will have NZ Physiotherapy registration with APC, MSK experience, and strong communication, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills. A full NZ driver licence is preferred for community work.