Hand Therapist

Frontline Health Auckland; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Hand Therapist for a rewarding role in Tauranga. The position involves delivering evidence-based therapy, developing rehabilitation programs, and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates have registration with the Physiotherapy Board and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible part-time or full-time arrangements

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Peer collaboration across multiple sites

Qualifications

• Registered with Physiotherapy or OT Board of New Zealand and Hand Therapy New Zealand, with a current APC.
• Hand therapy experience preferred but not essential.
• Current full and clean driver's license with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist hand therapy treatments for a variety of patients.
• Develop tailored rehabilitation programs in consultation with patients.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports to support clients' rehab journey.
• Liaise with other health professionals and referrers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Proactive attitude

Self-motivated

Education

Registered with Physiotherapy or OT Board of New Zealand

Job description

About the Role

Step into a rare and rewarding Hand Therapist role in Tauranga, delivering specialist care in a modern clinic environment. You'll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, providing evidence-based, patient-centred hand therapy treatments across a diverse range of injuries. With a strong referral network and collaborative team, you'll expand your skills, work on varied clinical cases, and make a lasting impact on your patients' recovery.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration: $85k-$110k depending on experience
• Flexible part-time or full-time arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Modern, well-equipped clinic facilities
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Peer collaboration across multiple sites
• Diverse clinical cases to broaden your hand therapy expertise

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist hand therapy treatments for a variety of patients
• Develop tailored rehabilitation programs in consultation with patients
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports to support clients' rehab journey
• Liaise with other health professionals and referrers
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
• Work safely within your professional competence and scope of practice

Skills and Experience

• Registered with Physiotherapy or OT Board of New Zealand and Hand Therapy New Zealand, with a current APC
• Hand therapy experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and professional
• Value ongoing professional growth and team collaboration
• Current full and clean driver's license with reliable transport

If you're an experienced Hand Therapist ready to take on a rare, highly rewarding role in Tauranga, apply now and elevate your career!

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