Occupational Therapist

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.

About the mahi (role)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our rapidly growing team. The role sits within the Whangarei Team and provides Vocational and Community Services within the Northland region.

We work 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 through to return to work services, training for independence, and veteran affairs.

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, GP's, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client
• A varied caseload of ACC contracts, early intervention and private vocational services.
• Providing in-home assessments to identify injured clients' needs and options to address these needs
• Providing in-home OT intervention/rehabilitation for injured clients

Our ideal candidate will be someone who has a great attitude and shares our vision and values. Previous clinical experience or a post-graduate qualification would be advantageous. However, Occupational Therapists of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of joining TBI Health

Our team is like a Whānau! We have an experienced interdisciplinary team with a vision of growth within the region.

For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:

• Competitive Salary
• You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone, and car for work use.
• Ability to earn for results achieved on top of base salary in form of KPI-based quarterly bonuses.
• Subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Comprehensive internal training programmes 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.
• Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Wellbeing allowance currently valued at $250 (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)

Applications close 13th of January 2025.

Please contact Arliah Davis for further information or a coffee and a chat about the role on 027 310 5537 or email arliah.davis@tbihealth.co.nz