Senior Vocational Therapist

Introduction:

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.

Description:

About The Mahi (role)

Join a leading rehabilitation organisation and its Wellington team of energetic physiotherapists and occupational therapists, with a passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s rehabilitation journey.

The advertised role could be suitable for someone with either a background in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy. The role sits within the Well at Work service in the Vocational Services Lower North Island team located in Wellington.

Our Well at Work team works with a large range of funders nationwide, providing a wide variety of workplace services ranging from prevention initiatives for groups or individuals, early intervention services to return to work services, and having fun doing it! With such a variety of services available, we can allow you to play to your strengths!

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.
• Liaising 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.
  
  
  

Benefits Of Joining TBI Health

Our team is like a family - for all of your hard work we have a myriad of benefits on offer such as:

• Competitive Salary + Bonuses
• Subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross (employed 20 or more hours)
• Flexible work hours with an option to work on either weekends or evenings or normal business hours tailored around your lifestyle
• Comprehensive internal training programmes are available to help you grow and develop your career!
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people.
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies.
• Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or to other areas in NZ.
• You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone, and car for work use.
• Great company-wide reward and recognition initiatives.
• Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance - currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 or more hours per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
  
  
  

Skills and Experiences:

About You

The ideal candidate will be someone who has a great attitude and shares our vision and values.

The applicant requires a minimum of 4-years of clinical experience as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. A post-graduate qualification in the occupational health/vocational rehabilitation field would also be an advantage to the applicant however not essential.

Substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.

To be successful in this role you will be someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in the area of Occupational Health
• Has a current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Full Professional Body Membership, Full Indemnity Insurance
• Has a current full clean driver’s license
• Ability to manage your time and workload efficiently
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Thrive in a high-performing and results-focused environment
• An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Proven skills in communicating effectively with clients and achieving desired outcomes
• Bachelor's Degree or above qualification
  
  
  

How To Apply

Applications close 2nd November 2024

Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process. Applications received directly by email may not be shortlisted.

For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact the Lower North Island Regional Manager Katherine Whittle on 021 874 086 or katherine.whittle@tbihealth.co.nz

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have.

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.