Occupational Therapist

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first. Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bring exceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wellington!

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community; Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals; Use your clinical expertise to support clients in homes and communities; Deliver care that aligns with our strong internal focus on excellence and outcomes; Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation; Deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function; Deliver home and community-based functional rehabilitation; Co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team; Support people living with persistent pain; Conduct functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence; Write high-quality reports and justify clinical reasoning

Requirements

Relevant qualifications, professional registration and valid practicing certificate; At least 2 years’ experience working within community rehabilitation services; A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care; High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs; A commitment to continuous learning and professional development; Proven ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community; Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders; Knowledge of community services pathways; Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury; Experience in assessing and treating cervical spine, vestibular, oculomotor systems; Collaborative approach with GPs, specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary team; Able to deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function; Skilled in delivering home and community-based functional rehabilitation; Ability to co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team; Experience working in inter-disciplinary teams to support people living with persistent pain; Skilled in behaviour change, pacing strategies, and education in self-management; Understanding of biopsychosocial approaches; Skilled in functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence; Strong understanding of ACC service entitlements and linking clients to appropriate supports; Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning

Benefits

A competitive salary package; 5 weeks of annual leave to support your work-life alignment; A vehicle for business and personal use; APC reimbursement