Occupational Therapist

TBI Health Group New Zealand; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Mobile phone

Flexible working - admin from home

Private health insurance subsidy

Job summary

TBI Health Group New Zealand invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to join the Palmerston North team. Build your career in occupational health and vocational rehabilitation, delivering care in workplaces and community settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary network while mentoring and developing skills in vocational rehabilitation. We offer mentoring, training, and flexible 3–5 days per week for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in vocational rehabilitation or related fields.
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate and professional membership required.
• Full indemnity insurance coverage and active licence to practise.

Responsibilities

• Complete workplace assessments and return-to-work planning.
• Support clients to safely return to work and daily activities.
• Provide education, treatment and rehabilitation in workplace and community settings.
• Coordinate rehabilitation with GPs, specialists, employers and other professionals.
• Manage your own caseload, appointments and clinical documentation.
• Contribute to various vocational and community contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Professional development

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Professional body membership

Job description

Introduction

TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.

It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.

Description

About The Mahi (role)

Join our Palmerston North team and build your career in occupational health and vocational rehabilitation, helping people stay well, manage pain and return safely to work.

This varied role will see you working directly with clients in workplaces and community settings, helping them build confidence, manage their recovery and achieve practical return-to-work goals. You’ll be part of a collaborative network of GPs, specialists, employers and other health professionals, all working together to support meaningful, sustainable outcomes for clients.

New to vocational rehabilitation? That's okay. You don't need previous experience in this area to succeed. We'll provide structured mentoring, training and support to help you develop your skills in occupational health, workplace assessment and vocational rehabilitation.

You will also have the opportunity to work across a range of vocational and community contracts, giving you variety in your day-to-day work and the chance to build a broad range of clinical and rehabilitation skills.

Looking for flexibility? We're open to full-time or part-time arrangements of 3-5 days per week for the right person.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing workplace assessments and return-to-work planning.
• Supporting clients following illness or injury to safely return to work and everyday activities.
• Providing education, treatment and rehabilitation in workplace and community settings.
• Working with GPs, specialists, employers and other professionals to coordinate rehabilitation.
• Managing your own caseload, appointments and clinical documentation.
• Contributing to a range of vocational and community contracts.

Benefits Of Joining TBI Health

• Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
• Work vehicle and mobile phone provided.
• Flexible working arrangements - complete administration from home
• Subsidised private health insurance with Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Birthday leave! (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
• Reimbursement for Annual Practicing Certificate, Professional Membership and Insurance

About You

We're ideally looking for an OT with 2+ years' clinical experience, but we're open to considering clinicians earlier in their careers who demonstrate the right skills, attitude and interest in vocational rehabilitation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An interest in vocational, occupational health and/or community rehabilitation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own caseload.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• An interest in working collaboratively with clients, employers and other health professionals.
• A current NZ Annual Practising Certificate, full indemnity insurance and professional body membership.
• A current full, clean NZ driver's licence.

About The Palmerston North Team

You’ll work alongside physiotherapists, psychologists, hand therapists, a nurse practitioner, dietitian and other clinicians, with established relationships across the local specialist network.

Our team culture is positive, inclusive, and supportive - we work hard, have a laugh, and enjoy great coffee from the many nearby cafes!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to notify us of any cultural or individual needs so we can support you appropriately throughout the interview process.

Note: We may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date and could fill the role early.

For further information or a confidential kōrero, please contact the Clinic Manager - Jackson Wong: [e-mail] or 027 303 3427.