Lead Physiotherapist

Frontline Recruitment Group; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rehabilitation seeks a senior Physiotherapist in Palmerston North. This role involves clinical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and managing your caseload across various rehabilitation programs. Enjoy a supportive team culture with career progression paths and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Annual CPD budget and training support

Balanced clinic and community-based work

Pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience for international applicants.
• Full, clean Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentor junior clinicians.
• Manage a rehabilitation caseload.
• Lead a small team of physiotherapists.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Registration with New Zealand Physiotherapy Board

Current APC

Job description

Grow your Physio career without losing your lifestyle-join a close-knit team that prioritises development, support, and well-being.

Step into a leadership role where you'll shape the next generation of Physiotherapists. This is the perfect opportunity to begin building your career in Allied Health leadership and management. You'll provide guidance, mentorship, and quality clinical direction, while also managing your own rehabilitation caseload.

Based in Palmerston North, you'll join a respected rehabilitation provider known for investing in its people and helping them grow. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and develop professionally - this is your next move.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide clinical leadership and serve as a mentor to junior clinicians
• Manage your own caseload across a variety of rehabilitation programmes
• Lead and support a small team of physiotherapists
• Drive process improvements to enhance client outcomes
• Collaborate with Clinical and Service Leads on best-practice initiatives
• Use diary management software to organise your caseload efficiently

What's on offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team culture with senior clinical guidance
• Career development with annual CPD budget and training support
• Balanced clinic and community-based rehab work
• Pathways for career progression and leadership growth

What you'll bring:

• Registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and current APC
• International applicants from USA, South Africa, or the UK welcome (minimum 5+ years' experience)
• Full, clean Driver's Licence
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal

This is your chance to step into a secure, senior Physiotherapy role with real impact and work-life balance.
Apply now and make your move!

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Cam on 022 302 0088 quoting Ref No.
209801

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