Senior Physiotherapist

TBI Health; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pool vehicle

Flexible hours

Southern Cross health insurance

Birthday leave

EAP support

Professional development

Reimbursement of APC/fees

Culturally responsive training

Job summary

TBI Health – Wellington Central, North Island is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our Wellington Well at Work team. The role offers a dynamic, community-based caseload across ACC Vocational Rehabilitation, early intervention and private vocational services, with autonomy and collaboration within a supportive team environment.

The position can be full-time or part-time with an option for a hybrid role combining vocational work with community or clinic-based practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in vocational rehabilitation desirable.
• Willing to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vocational assessments and delivering work-focused rehabilitation to support safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Coordinating return-to-work programmes, including workplace assessments and job task analysis.
• Building strong relationships with employers, case managers and healthcare providers.
• Delivering workplace education and training in manual handling, injury prevention and ergonomics.
• Supporting the growth and development of vocational rehabilitation services across the Wellington region.

Skills

Senior Physiotherapist

Autonomy

Collaboration

Education

NZ Registration & APC

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

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TBI Health – Wellington Central, North Island

TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.

It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.

About the Mahi (Role)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our Wellington Well at Work team.

This is a dynamic, community-based role with a varied caseload across ACC Vocational Rehabilitation, early intervention and private vocational services. You will work across the wider Wellington region, with opportunities to shape your role around your strengths and interests.

Enjoy the best of both worlds, with autonomy and flexibility in your day-to-day work alongside the support of a collaborative team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Vocational Consultants. You will also be part of both our Wellington Interdisciplinary Team and National Vocational Network.

This role can be full-time or part-time for the right candidate. There is also the option to create a hybrid role combining vocational work with community or clinic-based practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting vocational assessments and delivering work-focused rehabilitation to support safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Coordinating return-to-work programmes, including workplace assessments and job task analysis.
• Building strong relationships with employers, case managers and healthcare providers.
• Delivering workplace education and training in manual handling, injury prevention and ergonomics.
• Supporting the growth and development of vocational rehabilitation services across the Wellington region.

About You

You will have a minimum of three years’ clinical experience, ideally within vocational rehabilitation or return-to-work services. A postgraduate qualification in vocational rehabilitation is desirable, and we welcome applicants who are willing to work towards one.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Physiotherapist with a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate and Indemnity Insurance.
• Experience managing vocational caseloads and coordinating return-to-work programmes.
• Confidence working with employers, ACC and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet KPIs and deliver quality outcomes.
• Experience using clinical IT systems and preparing high-quality vocational reports.
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to client-centred care and ongoing professional development.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Benefits of Joining TBI Health

At TBI Health, we value our people and are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing. You will enjoy:

• A mobile phone, laptop and access to a pool vehicle for work purposes
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance
• Birthday leave and a wellbeing allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support
• A supportive, fun and professional team environment
• Ongoing professional development, including regular in-service and regional training
• An annual contribution towards professional development and further qualifications
• Reimbursement of APC, professional membership and insurance fees
• Comprehensive internal training and support in managing persistent pain and injury
• Training opportunities to support culturally responsive practice, including Māori tikanga

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are happy to discuss any cultural or accessibility needs should you be invited to interview.