Occupational Therapist - Palmerston North

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

Monthly bonus

PD budget for development

Reimbursement of APC fees

Clinical supervision

Career progression

Laptop + mobile

Well-being initiatives

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pacific Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Palmerston North clinic. You will work across in-clinic and community rehabilitation, collaborating with an allied health MDT to design and document client goals and outcomes.

The role offers pathways across Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain and TI streams, with development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ OT registration and current APC.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• NZ driver's licence is required for community rehabilitation.
• Strong communication skills with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes.
• Collaborate with the MDT for coordinated care.
• Create patient reports detailing abilities, goals and interventions.
• Utilise diary management software to organise appointments.

Skills

NZ OT registration

Time/caseload management

Full NZ driver's licence

Excellent communication

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). Its 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.

Theres 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 its easy to settle in

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

If youre after good work, good people, and a city thats 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 Drivers 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

Next Steps

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth, apply now! For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers).

If you want to get in touch directly with questions around the role, you can email [e-mail]. When doing so, please quote the job reference number(2089) and location.

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.