Occupational Therapist

APM; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

5 weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business and personal use

APC reimbursed

Job summary

APM in Whangārei, Northland, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering vocational, community, concussion, and independent living rehabilitation. You will apply advanced clinical reasoning to support clients across homes, workplaces and communities, tailoring plans to individual needs.

With a strong focus on outcomes, you will collaborate with GPs, specialists and other professionals, and contribute to continuous improvement in patient-centred care

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in vocational and community rehabilitation.
• Experience in concussion and TI services is desirable.
• Strong communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Rehabilitation

Community rehabilitation

Job description

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 Therapist to join our team in Whangarei, Northland!

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.

Experience in one or more of the following:

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

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
• APC reimbursed