Hand Therapist — Palmerston North
Ethicare is supporting a nationwide private rehabilitation provider whose Palmerston North team is looking for a Registered Hand Therapist. Registered with Hand Therapy New Zealand, you’ll deliver excellent outcomes across upper-limb rehabilitation and mentor a growing team of associates towards their own registration.
About the role
You’ll determine treatment plans and rehabilitation programmes for clients with upper-limb conditions, prepare clear clinical documentation, and supervise associates through their registration journey. A sound working knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies underpins the work, within a collaborative, growth-focused team.
What the role involves
- Determining treatment plans and rehabilitation programmes for upper-limb conditions
- Preparing clinical documentation and client reports
- Supervising and mentoring associates towards registration
- Applying ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
- Managing your own caseload and diary
About you
- A degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- A current Annual Practising Certificate and registration or membership with Hand Therapy New Zealand, the Physiotherapy Board or the Occupational Therapy Board
- Experience in upper-limb rehabilitation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A commitment to mentoring and clinical excellence
Why join?
- A specialist hand-therapy caseload with mentoring and leadership
- A professional-development budget and reimbursed registration / APC fees
- Active clinical mentorship focused on growth
- Clear career progression in a supportive team
- Relocation support provided
About Palmerston North
Palmy is an easy city to live in: short commutes, no traffic and everything close by, so a real work-life balance is achievable. Great parks, river walks and cycle paths, a solid cafe scene, and easy access to tramping, beaches and weekend road trips, in a friendly university city where health professionals are valued.
We support you the whole way — and for clinicians moving from overseas, that includes the Accredited Employer Work Visa process, the registrations you’ll need, and settling in. The employer is never named until you choose to apply.
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