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September 5, 2024

Habit Health

New Plymouth

OTHER & FULL TIME


Occupational Therapist

Closing Date: 03/10/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Taranaki - New Plymouth - Glover Street
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
Our experienced team at Habit Health's Gover Street branch in Taranaki is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary clinic to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way.
This is a role open to all skill levels. If you are looking for a training and mentorship opportunity, we can provide it to you. If you are a mid-career OT looking to work towards a more leadership intensive role, we can provide you with those opportunities too.
Our OTs work on a variety of contracts including Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab and Pain. There are many streams to grow in and lead from.
Main responsibilities:
  • Develop / implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
  • Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT
  • Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best practice intervention
  • Utilise diary management software
The benefits of working with us:
  • We offer a market competitive salary and ensure that our teams feel valued
  • Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
  • Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
  • All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
  • Clinical supervision provided if needed
  • Opportunities to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation
  • Work laptop and mobile phone provided
  • Permanent role with clear career progression
  • Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
  • Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
The ideal candidate:
  • Must have NZ OT registration and current APC
  • Experience in Pain Management or social rehab would be beneficial but not essential to this role
  • Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
  • Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation
  • Excellent communication skills – you will be meeting new and varied people every day!
For Occupational Therapists based overseas:
  • As an accredited employer, we will assist in the AEWV process
  • Support in gaining the NZ Occupational Therapy Board license
  • Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
  • Contribution towards relocation costs


Please refer to job no 1798 in your cover letter when applying for this role.
If you have any questions, email HR@Habit.co.nz
Confidentiality is assured
Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.

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