Jack McDonald-Hill
Christchurch
Summary
Motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapist with two years of experience in a busy private practice setting, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Skilled in managing a diverse caseload of acute and chronic injuries across ACC, private, vocational, and long-term rehabilitation pathways. Strong clinical interest in exercise-based rehabilitation, progressive loading, and enjoy building rapport to support patients with complex or persistent pain through holistic practice. Personally, I am active and lifestyle-focused, with a passion for helping others return to meaningful activity and sport.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
PhysioSouth
02.2023 - Current
- Independently manage a caseload of 10–15 patients per day across a broad range of acute, chronic, and post-operative musculoskeletal presentations in primary care.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner alongside a team of 3–4 physiotherapists in clinic at one time.
- Deliver rehabilitation across ACC, private, vocational, and escalated long-term rehabilitation pathways.
- Utilise exercise-based therapy, progressive loading, manual therapy, and strength and conditioning principles.
- Particular interest in long-term injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation.
- Provide psychologically informed management and holistic patient education.
- Present in monthly company-wide inservices (40 staff), including sessions on shoulder bursitis (2024) and patellar tendon ruptures (2025).
- Experience overseeing student physiotherapists.
- Worked in a variety of settings including private practice, onsite physiotherapy at Heller and Silver Fern Farms meat processing plants, and sideline cover for basketball, rugby league, and rugby union.
- Provided season-long physiotherapy for Nelson College First XV in 2025.
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
University of Otago
01.2023
Skills
- Musculoskeletal assessment and differential diagnosis
- Exercise prescription and progressive loading
- Manual therapy techniques
- Strength and conditioning principles
- Return-to-sport testing and long-term rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Pain education and psychologically informed practice
- Communication, rapport building, and patient-centred care
- Evidence based practice
- Report writing for GPs, specialists, and case managers
- Caseload management across ACC, private, and vocational contracts
Certification
- COMT Cervical Foundations Course (2024)
- Angela Cadogan Shoulder Foundations Course (2024)
- Tim McGrath ACL & Return to Sport Course (2025)
- Ben Cormack: Rehab for Painful Backs (2023)
- NZMPA Conference, Queenstown (2025)
- Monthly inservices (2023–2025) — including presentations delivered
Timeline
Physiotherapist
PhysioSouth
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
University of Otago
Additional Experience
- Sideline physiotherapy for multiple sporting teams and events, including rugby union, rugby league, and basketball.
- Onsite physiotherapy at large industrial workplaces (Hellers, Silver Fern Farms).
- Exposure to professional sport during final clinical placement with the Tasman Mako NPC rugby team (2023).
Personal Qualities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, reflective, and committed to continuous learning
- Honest, open, and comfortable acknowledging limitations and seeking guidance
- Organised, self-driven, and adaptable within team and leadership environments
- Passionate about active living, running, hunting, and community sport involvement