Contracting Opportunity | Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Work / Life Balance that suits your needs
Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities
Work in the community + make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Contractor
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? An exciting opportunity awaits at Geneva Healthcare, where innovation and support are at the heart of what we do.
We’re seeking a talented and motivated Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist to join our Taranaki -based Work Solutions team as a contractor.
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Geneva Healthcare (part of NZ Health Group) provides a range of personalised programs so people can manage their health and well-being after an injury or illness or living with a disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team use a person centred, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needs.
Our Work Solutions team provide a comprehensive range of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) designed to prevent workplace injuries and help individuals recover from an injury or illness successfully, and safely return to work or become work ready. We are a lead provider for the ACC VRS service and have established workflows in vocational rehabilitation to third party and private insurers as well as being preferred providers for a number of large NZ employers.
About the Role | He kōrero mō tēnei tūranga
This is a contracting position for a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our team in Taranaki. You will be working across a number of clients and contracts including ACC Stay at Work and Back to Work Contracts, Private Insurer and Third Part Administrator Return to Work Contracts aiming to support people back to their pre-injury work. This contracting role Is referral dependent and at this stage requires approximately 0.2 – 0.4 FTE per week.
You will have the opportunity to be a part of our client’s rehabilitation journey and see the results of your work. We pride ourselves on our relationships with the community, clients and colleagues so if you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, supported role then we want to hear from you! You’ll be working in schools, homes, businesses and the wider community so we are looking for a candidate who gets a real kick out of collaboration and supporting clients across their recovery.
The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Taranaki region so you will need to be comfortable driving and have a full clean NZ drivers licence.
What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga
2+ years’ experience as a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist OR Physiotherapist, post graduate qualification in Vocational Rehab is an advantage, but not essential.
Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation and ACC Vocational Rehabilitation Services Contracts is preferable
Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Current NZ Registration with NZOT or NZPT.
Passion to continue to learn and grow.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems.
Ability to travel and work autonomously.
Why Us | He aha ai mātou?
We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent support and development opportunities that will assist you to build on your career aspirations, experience and development.
Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 29th June
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
