Occupational Therapist

Allied Health Services (Nz); New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

APC reimbursed

5 weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business use

Job summary

APM in New Plymouth is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join a vibrant team dedicated to client-centred care in community settings. You will provide rehabilitation and support across home and community environments, using your clinical expertise and strong communication with clients and whanau.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to achieve rehab goals, deliver evidence-based interventions for concussion, pain management, TI, SRNA

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered occupational therapist with practicing certificate.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community rehabilitation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide community and home-based rehabilitation to clients.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to set rehab goals.
• Deliver patient-centred care and progress reporting.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Community rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with clients and whanau

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

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 a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bring exceptional 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 Therapist to join our team in New Plymouth!

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.

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 in homes and communities; no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with our strong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that 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
• Relevant qualifications, professional registration and valid practicing certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience working within community rehabilitation services

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary package
• APC reimbursed
• 5 weeks of annual leave to support your work-life alignment
• A vehicle for business and personal use