Occupational Therapist

3 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Tbi Health Group New Zealand Full time

TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury.
TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, and since 2016 we have partnered with Southern Cross.
Together, we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track and living meaningful lives.
We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth.
Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in, ultimately helping enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity-focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, and valued.
As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Maori.
Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare services which meet the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job DescriptionAbout the mahi (role) We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with experience and an interest in Occupational Health in the Vocational Rehabilitation services and/or Community space
With extensive training and mentoring depending on experience, the successful candidate will be required to provide a wide variety of different Well At Work 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.
There is also an opportunity to do a mix of vocational and community service contracts for candidates interested in this area.
This is a full-time role; however, we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate.
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.Liaising 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.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 private 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 Maori tikanga in your role appropriately.Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications.Reimbursement for Annual Practicing Certificate, Professional Membership and Insurance.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout You Our ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
A post-graduate qualification would be an advantage to the applicant; however, it is not essential.
It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification.
To be successful in this role you will have:
An interest in vocational and community rehabilitation.A strong work ethic.A desire to achieve clinical excellence.Very good organisational and communication skills.An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service.A commitment to professional development.A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand.A full professional body membership and full indemnity insurance.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 therapists, clinical pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and dieticians.
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.
The team culture is fun and social.
We love to have a good laugh together and work collaboratively.
We are based in a central location with easy parking and a multitude of cafes with great coffee close by.
How to APPLY Applications close 24th of March 2025. Please include a cover letter with your application.
All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
All applications must be submitted via the online process.
Applications received directly via email may not be considered for shortlisting.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role.
You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications come through, so it is likely the advertisement will close before the advertised deadline.
If you are interested in expressing interest or finding out more, contact us as soon as possible.

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