Occupational Therapist

Habit Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Monthly bonus program

Professional development budget

Reimbursement of registration/APC fees

Clinical supervision

Relocation/assistance (AEWV)

Job summary

Pacific Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our busy Stoke clinic, supporting individuals through in-clinic and community rehabilitation. You will collaborate with the MDT, manage client goals, and produce clear patient reports while utilising diary management software.

A role with development opportunities and a clear career path, with a market competitive salary and ongoing professional support. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Must have NZ OT registration and current APC.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• Willingness to travel for community rehabilitation work.

Responsibilities

• Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes.
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT.
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention.
• Utilise diary management software.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Caseload management

Driver’s license

Clinical rehabilitation

Tools

Diary management software

Job description

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Pacific Health Group 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 busy clinic in Stoke is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join other allied health team members to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Pacific Health Group way.

This is a role open to clinicians who have a couple of years under their belt and can hit the ground running and are happy to travel. Our OTs work on a variety of contracts including Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain and TI.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
• Utilise diary management software

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• We offer a market competitive salary and ensure our teams feel valued.
• Monthly performance-based bonus to enable you to earn so much more!
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Clinical supervision provided
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation
• Work laptop and mobile phone provided
• Permanent 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

• Must have NZ OT registration and current APC
• Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!

For Occupational Therapists Based Overseas

• As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining the NZ Occupational Therapy Board license
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation costs

Pacific Health Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.