Senior Clinician-OT/Physiotherapist-Pain

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time
 
Location
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
 
Full job description
Closing Date: 10/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Manawatu-Whanganui - Palmerston North - Ruahine 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 experienced team in Palmerston North is looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist OR Physiotherapist to join their multidisciplinary clinics and support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way.

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 clinician 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 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:

Undertake Pain Triage Assessments Co-ordinate and lead community-based pain programs
Liaise with multiple parties to achieve best outcomes for the client
Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
Utilise diary management software
The benefits of working with us:

We offer a market competitive salary and ensure that our teams feel valued
Monthly bonus scheme aimed at boosting your earnings!
All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
Clinical supervision provided if needed
Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-times hours)
Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
Opportunities to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation
Work laptop and mobile phone provided
Full time permanent role.
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:

Must have registration with the relevant board and current APC
Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!
Must have experience working under ACC Pain Management Services

Please refer to job no 2026 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

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

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. Read more