Clinical Lead - Musculoskeletal Services

About Habit Health

Habit Health stands among New Zealand’s largest integrated health providers, dedicated to supporting individuals to reach optimal health, functionality, and independence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to provide expert clinical leadership and facilitate the ongoing development and excellence of our Musculoskeletal (MSK) services across the Hawkes Bay and Gisborne regions. While this position is primarily full-time, we will consider part-time arrangements for a suitable candidate. Applicants must reside in Hawkes Bay. This role does not entail direct people management but focuses on offering clinical expertise, mentoring, and professional leadership throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Regional and National Clinical Leaders to advance Habit Health’s MSK service offerings.
• Provide clinical mentorship and support to a multidisciplinary team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload delivering thorough assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for clients experiencing musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
• Champion evidence-based clinical practices to ensure the highest standards of professional service delivery.
• Promote clinical excellence through activities such as case reviews, peer mentorship, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, referrers, ACC, employers, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation and initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes, service delivery, and overall operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for achieving outstanding musculoskeletal rehabilitation outcomes.
• Possesses a strong grasp of modern MSK assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Exhibits warmth, credibility, and confidence in clinical leadership.
• Holds a Physiotherapy degree, a postgraduate qualification in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Has a minimum of five years clinical experience; exposure to leadership roles is highly advantageous.
• Experienced in private practice, rehabilitation, ACC, vocational rehabilitation, or community-based MSK services.
• Holds a full driver's license, as travel between regions is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to professional development support, including an annual budget and paid study days.
• Volunteer leave available to support a charity or cause important to you.
• Attractive referral bonus program for successful candidate recommendations.
• Monthly recognition and rewards for high performance.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual eye exams, discounts on eyewear, annual flu vaccinations, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Corporate discounts on a broad range of products and services.
• Use of advanced AI tools, such as Heidi notes, an AI-powered medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and reduces administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on delivering clinical excellence and leverage an uncapped incentive program for additional monthly bonuses.

Additional Information

Habit Health has integrated the AI tool 'Heidi' to streamline clinical documentation. This medical scribe enhances clinician performance by automating paperwork and facilitating focus on patient care. The incentive scheme rewards clinicians monthly based on performance metrics without limit.

Equal Opportunity

Pacific Health Group embraces diversity and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for individuals from all cultural, linguistic, experiential, and background perspectives.

Next Steps

If you possess the experience and proactive attitude to thrive in this role and be valued appropriately, we encourage you to apply. For further details, contact the HR team with reference number 2505. Confidentiality is guaranteed throughout the recruitment process.