Senior Occupational Therapist

**Contract Type**:

- Full Time**Location**:

- NZ - Otago - South Island**Industry**:

- Healthcare & Medicine**About the Company**:
Our client’s focus is helping individuals overcome pain, illness, or injury, initially targeting spinal issues. They provide timely assistance, guiding our clients toward a restored and purposeful life. Since 2001, they’ve become a leading rehabilitation provider, valuing our team members and empowering clients to lead healthier lives. With nationwide services and strong partnerships, including Southern Cross, they ensure well-supported recovery journeys for their clients.

**About the Role**:
We're expanding our Dunedin service and seeking a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to manage tasks remotely. You'll work closely with our Clinic Manager and play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team. Collaboration is key as you'll work alongside physiotherapists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals. Your responsibilities will include providing services such as Concussion and Vocational Rehabilitation, with the opportunity for training in ACC Housing Modifications. Daily tasks involve workplace assessments, patient education, and liaising with external partners. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll also mentor and supervise colleagues.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conducting assessments funded by private clients and ACC.
- Delivering patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation across various community environments.
- Offering mentorship, supervision, and assistance to junior colleagues.
- Engaging in initiatives to enhance and expand TBI Health's assessment and rehabilitation services in the Otago area.

We're expanding our team and seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to ensure our continued provision of comprehensive rehabilitation solutions. Join us and seize the opportunities this region offers
Our clinic provides convenient, free parking and boasts state-of-the-art gym equipment.
Experience a diverse and fulfilling role where you can leverage your strengths. This is your chance to contribute to and shape a burgeoning service.
**About the Great Benefits**:
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- Upskilling opportunities in ACC housing modification assessments
- Competitive pay and bonuses
- Subsidized health insurance through Southern Cross (for 20+ hour work weeks)
- Annual wellbeing allowance
- Birthday leave (for 20+ hour work weeks)
- Flexible work hours
- Continuous professional development includes training, advancement opportunities, and comprehensive internal support.
- Reimbursement for full Annual Practicing Certificate, Professional Membership, and Indemnity Insurance
- Company-wide rewards and recognition initiatives
- Supportive, professional team environment
- Participation in Māori tikanga training sessions
- Proudly New Zealand-owned, with nationwide presence
- Additional benefits like discounts on products/services through brand partners

**About You**:

- Genuine interest in rehabilitation
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Positive, motivated attitude
- Desire for clinical excellence
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Dedication to customer service
- Commitment to professional growth
- Current full practicing certificate in New Zealand, Professional Body Membership, and Indemnity Insurance
- Clean driver’s license