Hand Therapist (Registered)

Habit Health; Franklin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Hand Therapist in Auckland. This role offers versatility with full-time or part-time options. Responsibilities include determining treatment plans and supervising Associates, ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and registration with Hand Therapy NZ. The position includes competitive salary, professional development support, and access to innovative tools for enhancing clinical performance.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

Annual professional development budget

Reimbursement for registration fees

Access to pool vehicles

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in upper limb rehabilitation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine treatment plans for rehabilitation services.
• Supervise Associates to support their registration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ACC obligations

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Current APC/Membership/Registration of Hand Therapy NZ

Tools

Diary management software

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 Auckland team is looking for Registered Hand Therapist who is committed to adding value to patient care. We will provide you with the growth and tools you need to look after people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way. As a Registered professional with Hand Therapy New Zealand, you will be in the unique place to mentor our growing team of Associates and support them in gaining their registrations. You will work with the wider team to ensure collaboration and excellent client outcomes.

Full-time or part-time options available for the right candidate!

Main Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
• Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
• Supervise Associates to ensure they get the right the training and support to continue on their registration journey
• Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
• Utilise diary management software
  
  

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• Market competitive salary – we are committed to ensuring that our teams feel valued
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to pool vehicles for business needs
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Permanent full-time/part- time role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree / qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current APC / Member/Registration of Hand Therapy NZ, PBNZ or OTNZ
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
• Open to candidates of all skill levels who wish to specialise in Hand Therapy / candidates who are already qualified and can supervise and mentor Associates
  
  

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!

For Hand Therapists Based Overseas

• You must demonstrate experience in upper limb rehabilitation
• As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining required registrations
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation costs
  
  

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, click APPLY.

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Please refer to job no 2105 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

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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.