Occupational Therapist

About the mahi (role)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with experience and an interest in Occupational Health in the Community and/or Vocational Rehabilitation services!

With extensive training and mentoring depending on experience, the successful candidate will be required to provide a wide variety of different Well At Work and Community services within the Manawatu region, particularly working with key businesses to assist in the prevention and management of pain, discomfort, and injury in their workplaces.

Your day to day tasks will be:

• Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
• Providing patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
• Liaise with external partners such as specialists, general practitioners, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client.
• You will have the flexibility to complete administration and documentation tasks from home.

Our ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and have a minimum of 2-years clinical experience. A post-graduate qualification would be an advantage to the applicant however not essential.

It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification.

Benefits of joining TBI Health

For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:

• Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
• Mobile phone and vehicle will be provided for work use
• Subsidised 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
• Flexible work hours

About the Palmerston North team

The TBI Health Palmerston North team is a well-developed and experienced team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, hand therapists, exercise therapist, clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner and dietician. We have built strong connections with pain specialists, MSK and orthopaedic specialists within the area who work closely with the team on a case-by-case basis.

How to APPLY

Applications close 14th September 2024.

For further information or a chat please contact the Clinic Manager – Jackson Wong: Jackson.wong@tbihealth.co.nz or 027 303 3427.