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.

Looking for a skilled and passionate Physiotherapist to join the Pain Management Team based out of one of our Palmerston North clinics.Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a Pain Management Service, supporting a diverse community and population where no 2 days are the same, then look no further!

 Habit Health is looking for their next star Physiotherapist to work with clients on the ACC Pain Management contract. This is the opportunity to build your skill set in the field of pain management and rehabilitation, delivering novel and evidence- based interdisciplinary pain management programs to help improve the quality of life for those experiencing chronic pain. This involves working with a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapy, psychology, dietician, pain specialist, and much more. You will receive all the clinical support needed to ensure you succeed in this role. 

Main responsibilities:  

• Implement evidence-based physiotherapy approaches to facilitate patients' recovery and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Key working pain management programs
• Liaise and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
• Create patient reports on patient abilities, goals and best practice intervention
• Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.
• Utilise diary management software

The benefits of working with us:

• Annual budget set aside for professional development/study
• Reimbursement of professional registration / APC fees (may be pro-rated for part-times hours)
• We have development pathways designed to steer you toward the leadership space
• All efforts made to provide you with the work/life balance that suits your needs
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, and award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to the full scope of EAP services
• Clinical support individualised to your clinical needs and goals

The ideal candidate:

• Must have NZ Physio registration and current APC,2+ years’ experience, including some pain management experience
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!

For Physiotherapists based overseas:

• As an accredited employer, we will assist in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation costs

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.
For a copy of the position description, please click 'Apply' which will take you through to our Careers website and will activate this link.

Please refer to job 1844 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

If you have any questions, email HR@Habit.co.nz

Confidentiality is assured.