Occupational Therapist

Allied Health Services (NZ); Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business use

Job summary

Allied Health Services NZ in Nelson is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. You will apply your clinical expertise to support clients across homes, workplaces and communities.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll work within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment focused on outcomes and client-centred care. The role covers vocational rehab, community rehab, concussion services and TI pathways.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and adaptability across client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in homes, workplaces and communities.
• Deliver care aligned with excellence and outcomes.
• Collaborate within a high-performing team.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are avalues-led, customer-obsessedteam committed to deliveringbest-in-class serviceto people when they need it most.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bringexceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Occupational Therapistto join our team in Nelson!

About the role

Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Vocational Rehabilitation (SAW & BTW)

• Confident delivering workplace assessments, graduated return-to-work plans and task analysis
• Knowledge of vocational services pathways

Community Rehabilitation Services

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
• Knowledge of community services pathways

Concussion Service

• Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury
• Experience in assessing and treating cervical spine, vestibular, oculomotor systems
• Collaborative approach with GPs, specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary team

Training For Independence (TI)

• Able to deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function
• Skilled in delivering home and community-based functional rehabilitation
• Ability to co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team

Pain Management Services (PMS)

• Experience working in inter-disciplinary teams to support people living with persistent pain
• Skilled in behaviour change, pacing strategies, and education in self-management
• Understanding of biopsychosocial approaches

Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA)

• Skilled in functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence
• Strong understanding of ACC service entitlements and linking clients to appropriate supports
• Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning

What you’ll do

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients inhomes, workplaces, and communities - no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with ourstrong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of ahigh-performing, supportive teamthat values collaboration, growth, and innovation

What you’ll bring

• A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care
• High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proven ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years' experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services

What’s in it for you

• Acompetitive salary package
• 5 weeks of annual leaveto support your work-life alignment
• Avehicle for business and personal use