Occupational Therapist - Palmerston North

Habit Health; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

PD budget

Relocation assistance

Clinical supervision

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Sign-on bonus

Career progression

Well-being programs

Team events

Job summary

Pacific Health Group's Palmerston North clinic is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a busy allied health team. You will contribute to in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes, support clients across Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain and TI streams, and work within a multidisciplinary team.

You should hold NZ OT registration with APC, have strong time management, a full NZ driver's license, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have NZ OT registration and current APC.
• Ability to effectively manage time and caseload.
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people daily.

Responsibilities

• Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
• Utilise diary management software

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pacific Health Group is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

Our busy clinic in Palmerston North is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join other allied health team members to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Pacific Health Group way.

This is a role open to clinicians who have a couple of years under their belt and can hit the ground running.

Our OTs work on a variety of contracts including Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain and TI. There are many streams to grow in and lead from.

Why Palmerston North?

Palmy is one of those places that surprises people (in a good way). It’s an easy city to live in — short commutes, no traffic dramas, and everything you need close by. You get the perks of a city without the big-city stress, which makes work–life balance achievable.

There’s Plenty To Do Outside Of Work

• Great parks, river walks and cycle paths for getting outdoors
• A solid café and brunch scene (locals take coffee seriously)
• Easy access to tramping, beaches, and weekend road trips
• A friendly community where it’s easy to settle in

Being a university town, Palmy has a youthful, open feel and a real sense of community. It’s also a place where health professionals are valued - your work genuinely makes a difference, and you’re not just another number.

If you’re after good work, good people, and a city that’s easy to call home, Palmerston North could be a great fit with our clinic close to the hospital, coffee shop and town.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
• Utilise diary management software

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• We offer a market competitive salary and ensure our teams feel valued.
• Monthly performance-based bonus to enable you to earn so much more!
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Clinical supervision provided
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation
• Work laptop and mobile phone provided
• Permanent role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
• Sign on bonus - payable in your first pay

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have NZ OT registration and current APC
• Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
• Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!

For Occupational Therapists Based Overseas

• As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining the NZ Occupational Therapy Board license
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation costs

Confidentiality is assured

Pacific Health Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.