TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling 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)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Occupational Therapist to join our fun and exciting team.
In this role, you will be supported by the Clinic Manager and will be a key member of our strong team. We are a close-knit and hard-working group who enjoy regular social events and have a passion for the outdoors.
You will be able to manage your diary autonomously to help achieve a good work/life balance. You will have the flexibility to work from home or the New Plymouth clinic.
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 Taranaki region, particularly working with key businesses to assist in the prevention and management of pain, discomfort and injury in their workplaces.
The role will include:
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.
Liaise 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.
If you’d like to be part of a company that live by their values and care for their people and clients, then look no further! We might have the job for you.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
The applicant requires a minimum of 2-years clinical experience. A post-graduate qualification in the occupational health/vocational rehabilitation field would be an advantage to the applicant however not essential. It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification.
Substantial orientation, training and support will be provided.
To be successful in this role you will have:
A genuine interest in the area of vocational rehabilitation.
A strong work ethic
A positive, can-do attitude
A desire to achieve clinical excellence
Very good organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage your time and workload efficiently
An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
A commitment to professional development
A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Professional Body Membership, and Indemnity Insurance
Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
How to apply
Applications close 10th of January 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.
For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role lease contact Paul Randall on 027 557 6464 or email paul.randall@tbihealth.co.nz
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If shortlisted, you’ll have an opportunity to let us know about any cultural or accessibility needs so we can support you appropriately throughout the interview process.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may appoint before the closing date. If this opportunity feels like the right fit, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
