Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider in Timaru is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their team. The role involves developing rehabilitation programs and working closely with clients in community and private settings. Ideal candidates will have NZ Physio registration and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salaries, monthly bonuses, and professional development opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Annual budget for professional development

Use of company vehicle

Re-imbursement of registration fees

Active manager feedback and mentorship

Clear career progression

Great team culture with social events

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with current APC.
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation.
• Experience in working with diverse client bases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rehabilitation programmes.
• Liaise with allied health team members.
• Create patient reports on client abilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Experience in rehabilitation

Education

NZ Physio registration

Relevant physiotherapy qualifications

Tools

Diary management software

Job description

Overview

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 team in Timaru is seeking a Physiotherapist with diverse experience in musculoskeletal (MSK) and rehabilitation (rehab contracts) physiotherapy. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in rehabilitating clients in both community and private settings while growing your expertise within a supportive, close-knit multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a varied client base, managing a range of cases and rehabilitation programs. Our team will provide the support and resources you need to excel in your practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
• Utilise diary management software

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• We offer market competitive salary, ensuring that our teams feel valued
• Monthly bonus scheme aimed at boosting your earnings!
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Use of company vehicle for client visits
• Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-times hours)
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
• We have development pathways designed to steer you towards the leadership space
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services

Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at boosting your performance

Habit is proud to have introduced Heidi notes for all its clinicians to ensure they have access to the best possible tools to help them excel. Heidi is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and decreases administrative work. This enables you to focus on clinical care and excellence. In turn, you will be better equipped to make best use of our uncapped incentive programme that enables clinicians to earn an extra performance bonus every single month!

The Ideal Candidate

• Preference given to candidates with NZ Physio registration and current APC but New Graduates may be considered
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, click APPLY.

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Please refer to job no 2177 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

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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.