Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a flexible contracting opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference within your local community?
Geneva Wellbeing is seeking a dedicated Community Physiotherapist Contractor to provide rehabilitation services across Dunedin, Waitaki and Clutha districts.
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide community-based rehabilitation services that support people recovering from injury or illness, or living with disability.
Our interdisciplinary teams work closely with clients and their whānau/families, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to support recovery, functional independence and meaningful outcomes.
About the Role | He kōrero mō tēnei tūranga
This is an ongoing, community-based contractor opportunity supporting clients across Dunedin, Waitaki and Clutha districts.
As a contractor, hours will be flexible and based on referrals as they come through, giving you the autonomy to manage your own schedule around referral demand and client needs.
You will deliver assessment and rehabilitation services across relevant ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA and Training for Independence, supporting clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries.
You will work independently within the community day to day while remaining connected to our supportive South Island multidisciplinary team, with monthly team meetings and ongoing support from the Team Leader and Referral Coordinator.
This opportunity would suit an experienced ACC Physiotherapist who values autonomy, flexibility and delivering high-quality rehabilitation within clients’ homes and communities.
Contractor rates will be negotiated based on experience.
What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga
- Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
- A current Annual Practising Certificate
- Experience working as a Physiotherapist within ACC-funded rehabilitation services
- Experience delivering services across ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA and Training for Independence
- Community rehabilitation experience working with clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries
- Registration with Enable
- Current First Aid certificate
- Confidence working autonomously in community settings
- Strong clinical assessment, rehabilitation planning and report-writing skills
- Excellent time-management and organisational capability
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to collaborate with clients, whānau, ACC and other health professionals
- A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence
- Access to reliable transport and the ability to travel across Dunedin, Waitaki and Clutha districts
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Physiotherapy assessments and rehabilitation services in clients’ homes and community settings
- Support clients to achieve functional independence, rehabilitation and recovery goals
- Provide services across relevant ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA and Training for Independence
- Work with clients experiencing orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries
- Develop clinically informed and evidence-based rehabilitation plans
- Manage a varied community caseload independently
- Work collaboratively with clients, whānau, ACC and multidisciplinary professionals
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation
- Complete clinical reports within required contractual timeframes
- Monitor client progress and adapt rehabilitation plans in response to changing needs
- Contribute to positive and sustainable outcomes for clients
Why Us | He aha ai mātou?
- Flexible working arrangements that allow you to set and manage your own hours
- Ongoing community-based contracting opportunity, with work available as referrals come through
- Autonomy to manage your own community caseload
- Opportunity to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive South Island multidisciplinary team
- Monthly team meetings and ongoing support from the Team Leader
- Support from our Referral Coordinator
- Ongoing professional development and peer support
- Career-development opportunities within a national organisation
- Access to EAP support
- A respectful, inclusive and values-driven culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
The contractor may provide services to people under 18 years of age or work in environments where children are present, depending on their experience and the referrals available.
Pre-engagement requirements:
- New Zealand Police vetting
- Working with Children / Children’s Worker Safety Check where applicable
- Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand registration check
- Current Annual Practising Certificate
- ACC provider number
- Registration with Enable
- Current First Aid certificate
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence
- Valid New Zealand work rights
Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga
27 November 2026 at 5.00 pm, or earlier if the right contractor is found.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.