Occupational Therapist — Palmerston North
Ethicare is supporting a nationwide private rehabilitation provider whose busy Palmerston North clinic is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist. It’s a role for a clinician with a couple of years behind them who can hit the ground running, with scope to grow, specialise and move towards leadership, in an easy, friendly university city.
About the role
You’ll work across a variety of rehabilitation contracts, including social and vocational rehabilitation, pain and traumatic injury, developing and delivering both in-clinic and community programmes within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
There are many streams to grow in and lead from, with training and mentorship if you want it, whether you’re early in your career or working towards a leadership role.
What the role involves
- Developing and implementing in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
- Working within a supportive multidisciplinary allied health team
- Assessment across neuro, pain and equipment needs
- Preparing clear reports on client abilities, goals and best-practice intervention
- Managing your own caseload and diary
About you
- NZ Occupational Therapy registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate, or eligible to obtain one
- A couple of years’ clinical experience, ideally including neuro, pain and equipment assessment
- A full NZ driver’s licence for community rehabilitation
- Excellent communication skills, with new and varied people every day
- A collaborative, can-do approach
Why join?
- A varied rehabilitation caseload with room to specialise and lead
- Clinical supervision and a dedicated professional-development budget
- Reimbursement of professional registration / APC fees
- Clear career progression in a supportive, welcoming 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. There are great parks, river walks and cycle paths, a solid cafe and brunch scene, and easy access to tramping, beaches and weekend road trips. It’s a friendly university city where health professionals are valued and it’s easy to settle in.
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