VACANCIES
Hand Rehab
Upper Hutt
23/01/2023
Hand Rehab, Upper Hutt
Due to continued company growth, we're currently seeking Hand Therapists to join the team in our clinic in Upper Hutt.
Upper Hutt Lifestyle Destination
This is a fantastic opportunity to fix that work life balance you have been thinking about with a shorter commute, affordable local housing, the great outdoors on your doorstep and a very family friendly town. You could drive to work in 5 minutes and drive into Wellington in little more than half an hour. Upper Hutt also boasts the Brewtown entertainment district which includes several boutique breweries (providing food and a great family atmosphere) an ice rink, ten pin bowling and much more.
Find out more about the area here https://www.huttvalleynz.com/places/upper-hutt/
Positions are also available in other clinics around Wellington and in Dunedin.
The Role
This is an opportunity to be a part of a great team of hand therapists working closely with multiple refers, including the Wellington Regional Plastics Unit. You will oversee a varied caseload including acute trauma, post-surgical intervention, ACC and Ministry of Health patients, providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation service to patients referred with upper limb conditions. We certainly have a diverse and interesting client base, with appointments allowing quality time with the patients.
Who we are looking for
The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in Hand Therapy but as a minimum you will need to be registered with the Physiotherapy Board NZ or Occupational Therapy Board NZ and have a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) along with post qualifying experience with a DHB or private practice.
We welcome enquiries from overseas qualified applicants so long as you are a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist and can obtain professional registration in New Zealand.
Whether you have prior experience or not, if you aren’t already registered we will pay for you to become registered as a Hand Therapist. In addition to that there will be further professional development facilitated by our dedicated Training Manager, and regular clinical supervision.
The Benefits
Our proven career pathways, develop competent and passionate clinicians who genuinely make a difference in their patient’s lives. High job satisfaction ensures we retain the best people, passing on their knowledge to the leaders of the future.
A generous remuneration package between $58-93,000 will be aligned with the skills and experience you bring to the role. We also have a Wellness package that includes an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free flu jab, fruit available in the clinic and an App for retail discounts.
Full or part time hours are available.
Website: www.handrehab.co.nz
Contact Mike Keyworth, Practice Manager
021 122 9845 /
