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, from 2016 we 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 & 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 and ultimately, help enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job Description
About the mahi (role)
Be an integral part of our growing team of Hand Therapists nationwide. You could already be an existing Hand Therapist or a qualified OT or Physio who has a strong interest in Hand Therapy.
In this role you are part of an MDT service including other Hand therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, OT’s, and Specialists.
Within this MDT approach we work with a variety of contracts including Hand Therapy, Escalated Care program, RTW program, Pain, TI contracts and Early Intervention. There is a lot of variety within your working day.
TBI’s core values are Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We offer extensive training and mentoring depending on experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
Substantial orientation, training and support will be provided.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Previous experience as a OT or Physio
A genuine interest in the area of hand therapy
A strong work ethic
A positive, can-do attitude
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 or ability to obtain registration to work in New Zealand
Professional Body Membership and Indemnity Insurance
Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
Benefits of joining TBI Health
The TBI Health team is a well-developed and experienced team of hand therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, orthopaedic surgeons and administrators.
Opportunities for career progression both locally and across NZ
Extensive internal training across all areas we work in
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross Insurance (working 20 or more hours)
Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications. Including if required, opportunities to gain full registration as a Hand Therapist.
Support with further training is available for the right candidate to help specialise in Hand Therapy
Great company-wide reward and recognition initiatives
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately
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
How to apply
Applications close XXXX
Please include a covering letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. Should you be successful in your application, we will contact you to organise an interview. At that time, you will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have so we can support you appropriately during the interview process.
If this you want to explore whether or not this opportunity is right for you feel free to contact National Hand Therapy Manager Jane Bertschinger: jane.bertschinger@tbihealth.co.nz. We would love to hear from you!
Please note: We will screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
