Occupational Therapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Vehicle for business/personal use

Job summary

APM in New Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver community rehabilitation services across home and community settings. You will work in a dynamic team focused on client-centred outcomes and collaborative care with diverse clients and settings.

The role requires strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. A competitive salary package and supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with current practicing certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community rehabilitation services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, whanau, and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
• Deliver home and community-based functional rehabilitation
• Coordinate with the wider multi-disciplinary team and link clients to appropriate supports

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Adaptability

Collaborative work

Education

Professional registration

Practising certificate

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 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 inhomes 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
• Relevant qualifications, professional registration and valid practicing certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience working within 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