Hand Therapist (Registered)

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 Wellington team is growing, and we are looking for Registered Hand Therapists who are 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. As a Registered professional with Hand Therapy New Zealand, you will be in the unique place to mentor our growing team of Associates and support them in gaining their registrations. You will work with the wider team to ensure collaboration and excellent client outcomes.

As a Registered Hand Therapist you will be given many opportunities to advance your career goals and step up into leadership!

If you are a Registered Hand Therapist and are looking for locations besides Wellington, apply with us and we will have a conversation with you about your location preferences and how best we can work with you!

Main Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
• Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
• Supervise Associates to ensure they get the right the training and support to continue on their registration journey
• Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
• Utilise diary management software
  
  

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• Excellent salary including a bonus of $5K for Registered Hand Therapists as soon as they start!
• Relocation allowance if you move to Wellington for the role
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to pool vehicles for business needs
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Permanent full-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/Registration of Hand Therapy NZ, PBNZ or OTNZ
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
• Open to candidates of all skill levels who wish to specialise in Hand Therapy / candidates who are already qualified and can supervise and mentor Associates
  
  

For Hand Therapists Based Overseas

• You must demonstrate experience in upper limb rehabilitation
• 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 you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, click APPLY.

For a copy of the position description, please click 'Apply' which will take you through to our Careers website and will activate this link.

Please refer to job no 1457 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

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.