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Geneva Staffing

Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

  • Posted 3w ago
  • On Site
  • Contract
Location

Invercargill


Job Description

  • A Work Life Balance that suits your needs
  • Competitive market pay rates


Join Our Thriving Team as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist!

Discover an exciting career opportunity at Geneva Healthcare, where innovation and support thrive.

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. 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 whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

This is a contract role for a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our team in the Invercargill region 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.

Being a community-based role, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in homes, community and workplace settings. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with people from all walks of life so someone who thrives in a people-based role will get a real kick out of the variety in this position!

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 client’s across their recovery.

The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Invercargill 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, but not essential.
  • 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.

If you are looking for a new exciting Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist 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: 14 November

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

Reference: #physioot


Hard Skills Required

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • ACC Contracts Knowledge
  • Health Legislation Awareness

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Client-Centered Care
  • Autonomy
  • Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

  • Care and Appreciation
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🚘
    Travel Reimbursement
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 📚
    Career Break
  • Uniform Provided
  • 🚚
    Relocation Support
  • Work-Life Balance Support

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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