Physiotherapist

Habit Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Professional development budget

Volunteer leave

Referral bonuses

Leadership development paths

Team culture & events

Wellbeing initiatives

AI tools to reduce admin

Job summary

Habit Health seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Victoria Street Clinic in Hamilton. You will work within ACC Pain Management and Concussion Services, delivering client-centered rehabilitation to improve function and quality of life.

The role is full-time with a varied caseload across clinic and community settings, offering opportunities for growth within a multidisciplinary team and to broaden caseload into TI or Sensitive Claims areas.

Qualifications

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with APC is required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical physiotherapy experience.
• Experience in ACC-funded rehabilitation services is highly desirable.
• Interest in concussion rehab and persistent pain management encouraged.
• Biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation is preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills are essential.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence is required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and rehabilitation services for ACC Pain Management and Concussion Services.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes in clinic and community settings.
• Support clients with persistent pain, concussion and complex rehab needs.
• Collaborate with psychologists, OTs, exercise physiologists and rehab consultants.
• Complete clinical assessments, goals, progress reviews and reports.
• Utilise clinical software and diary management effectively.
• Help clients achieve independence and meaningful activity participation.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary rehab planning and service delivery.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

NZ Physiotherapy registration (APC)

Job description

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

Job Description

Our Victoria Street Clinic in Hamilton is seeking an experienced and passionate Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work predominantly within our ACC Pain Management and Concussion Services contracts, supporting clients to achieve meaningful outcomes and improve their quality of life.

This is a permanent full-time position with a varied caseload across both clinic and community settings. While many appointments may take place in the community, clinicians also have the flexibility to see clients in-clinic where appropriate. Working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team, you’ll deliver client-centred rehabilitation programmes that make a genuine difference in people’ll lives.

As you develop within the role, there is also the opportunity to take on Key Worker responsibilities within our ACC contracts. Clinicians with an interest in other rehabilitation services, including Training for Independence (TI) or Sensitive Claims, may also have opportunities to broaden their caseload.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver assessment and rehabilitation services for clients under ACC Pain Management and Concussion Services contracts
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes in clinic and community settings
• Support clients experiencing the effects of persistent pain, concussion, and other complex rehabilitation needs
• 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
• Contribute to interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning and service delivery

The ideal candidate:

Clinicians with 5+ years' experience will be particularly well positioned to work within ACC Pain Management Services, although candidates with 2-3 years' experience and a strong interest in this area are encouraged to apply.

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with a current APC
• A minimum of 2 years' clinical physiotherapy experience
• Experience working within ACC-funded rehabilitation services is highly desirable
• Experience or a strong interest in concussion rehabilitation and persistent pain management
• Understanding of a biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

The benefits of working with us:

• Market-competitive salary, because we are committed to ensuring our teams feel valued
• Monthly bonus scheme aimed at enhancing your earnings
• Annual budget set aside for professional development and further study
• Volunteer leave to support a cause that matters to you
• Referral bonuses and clinician performance rewardsReimbursement 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
• Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at reducing admin and boosting your performance

This role is open to applicants who are currently based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work here. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space for people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.