Physiotherapist

Habit Health; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Development budget

Volunteer leave

Referral bonuses

APC fee reimbursement

Team social events

Wellbeing program

AI admin tools

Job summary

Habit Health is seeking a driven Community Physiotherapist to join our Rotorua team. This role blends community and clinic work, focusing on musculoskeletal rehabilitation with ACC contracts and Early Intervention services.

You will deliver on-site services, run workplace training, and support clients through recovery while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold NZ Physiotherapy registration (APC), have MSK experience, and enjoy variety in caseload, relationships

Qualifications

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with a current APC.
• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Experience with ACC-funded rehabilitation is preferred.
• Full NZ Driver Licence and ability to work autonomously in clinic, community and workplace settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide on-site Early Intervention physiotherapy services.
• Deliver workplace injury prevention training and presentations for corporate clients.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programmes for community and clinic settings.
• Complete clinical assessments, goal setting, progress reviews and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and rehabilitation consultants.
• Prepare clinical reports and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage clinical diaries, documentation and reporting systems.

Skills

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Education

NZ Physiotherapy registration (APC)

Job description

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.

Our Rotorua clinic is seeking a driven and skilled Community Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who enjoys a varied caseload, combining predominantly musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation with a diverse mix of ACC community contracts.

In this role, you will work across community and clinic settings, supporting clients through their recovery journey while also providing on-site Early Intervention physiotherapy services to BUPA and delivering manual handling education and injury prevention workshops for corporate clients. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys variety, relationship-building, and making a genuine difference in their community.

Main Responsibilities

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

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 rewards
• Reimbursement of professional registration and APC fees
• 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

The Ideal Candidate

• NZ Physiotherapy registration with a current APC
• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Experience working within ACC-funded rehabilitation services is preferred
• Confidence working independently within clinic, community and workplace settings
• Experience delivering workplace assessments, injury prevention programmes, or manual handling training is advantageous
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing abilities
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence, as community-based work is required
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

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