Physiotherapist

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

Location: Bay of Plenty - Rotorua - Pukaki Street

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

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

Confidentiality is assured.

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.