Hand Therapist

Closing Date: 20/01/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Manawatu-Whanganui - Palmerston North - Grey 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 Palmerston North clinic is looking for a Registered Hand Therapist who is committed to adding value to patient care. We will provide you with the growth and tools you need to look after people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way. Main responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
• Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
• Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
• Utilise diary management software

The benefits of working with us:

• Market competitive salary – we are committed to ensuring that our teams feel valued
• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 paid with your first pay check
• Generous relocation allowance should you move to Palmerston North
• Reimbursement of professional registration / APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Opportunity to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation
• All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
• Permanent full-time/part time 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:

• Degree / qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current APC / Member of Hand Therapy NZ, PNZ or OTNZ
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
• Open to candidates of all skill levels – senior applicants need five plus years’ experience

For Hand Therapists based overseas:

• As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining required registrations
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation costs

If this location is not suitable, we do have other locations available. Please refer to job no. 1738 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.