Physiotherapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Company vehicle for business/personal

Job summary

APM in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Physiotherapist to join a vibrant team focused on client-centered care across community, aged care, and rehabilitation settings.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide rehab in the community, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to reports and clinical reasoning. Requires at least 2 years' experience in vocational and community rehab.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and adaptability across client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community.
• Deliver client-centred rehabilitation in homes, workplaces, and communities.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve rehab goals and justify clinical reasoning.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Community rehab

Team collaboration

Client-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Physiotherapy
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are avalues-led, customer-obsessedteam committed to deliveringbest-in-class serviceto people when they need it most.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bringexceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Physiotherapistto join our team in Hamilton!

About the role

Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Community Rehabilitation Services

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
• Knowledge of community services pathways
• Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning

Physiotherapy Services

• Experience in musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular rehabilitation
• Experience in delivering gym-based, home-based, and functional rehabilitation programs
• Skilled in assessing movement patterns and progressing strength and mobility

Aged Care

• Mobility and Transfer Assessments: Carrying out assessments for new residents in both Hospital-Level Care and Rest Home units.
• Collaboration with the Physiotherapy Assistant: Work closely with the Physiotherapy Assistant, offering guidance on how they can provide ongoing support and regular input to residents in line with the mobility and maintenance goals.
• Ongoing Support for Hospital-Level Residents: Closely monitor the mobility needs of each resident admitted under Hospital-Level Care,to help maintain their functional abilities, and recommend updates to care plans when needed.
• Manual Handling Training: Delivery of training sessions to care and auxiliary staff, as requested by the facility, to ensure safe and effective manual handling practices.
• Create, plan, monitor, and progress rehabilitation programmes tailored to the needs and goals of older adults in an aged care setting

What you’ll do

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients inhomes, workplaces, and communities - no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with ourstrong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of ahigh-performing, supportive teamthat values collaboration, growth, and innovation

What you’ll bring

• A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care
• High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proven ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services

What’s in it for you

• Acompetitive salary package
• 5 weeks of annual leaveto support your work-life alignment
• Avehicle for business and personal use

Applications for this role close 14 October 2026.