Speech Language Therapist

• A Work Life Balance that suits your needs
• Discounted health insurance, + flu vaccination & access to EAP support
• Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities

Are you a skilled Speech Language therapist looking for work life balance? If you’re interested in becoming an independent contractor overseeing the assessment and rehabilitation of children and adults following injury, apply now!

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-centered, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needs.

About the Role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

You will be working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, within a best practice, person and family/whanau centred approach to assessment and rehabilitation.

As a community-based Speech Language Therapist, you will have a real passion and dedication to all aspects of service delivery and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with your clients and their families. You will work with a wide range of people with illness, injury or disabilities, providing assessment and rehabilitation programmes within their home, work or community settings.

This role will require visiting clients in their homes. You will need to be comfortable travelling in the Wellington region. Experience across paediatric services is highly advantageous!

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following requirements:

• NZ Registration as a Speech Language Therapist and current APC
• Previous community experience in a similar role
• Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Proven NZ post graduate experience of more than two years
• Past contracting experience delivery community based assessment and rehabilitation
• Paediatric experience
• Proven experience working on ACC contracts
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Clean Full NZ drivers licence with access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficient computer and IT knowledge

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.

If you are looking for a new exciting Speech Language Therapist role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today!

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 31st October 2024, Interviews may be held prior to applications closing.