Hand Therapist

**Contract Type**:

- Full Time**Location**:

- NZ - Wellington - South Island**Industry**:

- Healthcare & Medicine**About the Company**:
As the foremost integrated health provider in New Zealand, this organisation stands out for its diverse range of offerings. From physiotherapy rehabilitation, occupational health services and fitness clubs, they cater to a wide spectrum of needs. Operating across more than 100 locations nationwide, they extend their support to individuals in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Guided by their core values of innovation, collaboration, and a genuine care for people, they strive to achieve exceptional outcomes and create a positive impact on the lives of their clients and partners. Embrace the opportunity to join them on their quest to optimise health and well-being, empowering individuals to lead their most fulfilling lives.

**About the Role**:
In this role, you will provide top-notch occupational therapy services aimed at helping clients reintegrate fully into their daily routines. Operating independently with your clinical caseload, your adaptable and forward-thinking approach will be crucial in navigating a fast-paced and inventive environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide quality patient service, ensuring satisfaction of patients, referrers, and funders.
- Perform assessments and modify treatment plans based on patient condition changes.
- Efficiently manage caseload within clinic team, adhering to appointment timeframes.
- Facilitate effective communication by informing patients of progress and expected outcomes.
- Maintain concise and timely communication through appropriate mediums.
- Uphold professional standards and codes of conduct, aligning with our client's values.
- Manage equipment following policies and procedures, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Enhance knowledge through regular in-service sessions and maintaining professional associations.
- Contribute to clinic improvement by attending meetings, sharing suggestions, and reporting issues.
- Fulfill general accountabilities, such as project work, alignment with values, and adherence to policies.
- Embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and manage key internal and external relationships.

**About the Great Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience and skill set $60,000 - $92,000
- $5,000 sign-on bonus in your very first paycheck.
- Relocation expenses to be considered.
- Internal and external training opportunities to develop clinical skills in the field of rehabilitation.
- Regular clinical supervision to support your professional development.
- A dedicated annual CPD budget for professional growth and further education.
- Work-life balance that aligns with your personal needs.
- Exceptional business culture, with regular social events, weekly treats, and recognition programs.
- Annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

**About You**:

- Customer focus, motivation, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Embody vision, purpose, and values.
- Prioritize safety, understand procedures, report hazards, and mitigate risks.
- Possess recognized qualification and registration as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist by the appropriate New Zealand Board.
- Maintain a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) issued by the relevant Board.
- Hold membership in the respective society corresponding to your qualification (PNZ or OTNZ-WNA).
- Demonstrate membership in or agree to join Hand Therapy New Zealand.
- Prior experience in patient-focused, upper limb-oriented roles.
- Adaptability, action-oriented approach, open to learning, professionalism, and respect.
- Patient-centered approach, strong professional skills, effective communication.
- Prioritization abilities, proficiency in IT tools, privacy and confidentiality adherence.
- Work within own knowledge and skills, adhere to scope of practice.
- Abide by professional body's and Hand Therapy New Zealand's guidelines.