Community Allied Health Provider & Rehab Coach - Northland

Community Allied Health Providers and Rehabilitation Coach

roles at ABI Whangarei

• Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Rehab Coach needed for our ABI team
• Full-Time, Part-Time or Contractor arrangement considered
• Flexible working available with a fun experienced team
• Range of ACC and private contracts with a neuro and community rehabilitation focus

Are you a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Rehabilitation Coach with an interest in community rehabilitation, wishing to develop your clinical skillset as part of a nationally recognised rehabilitation organisation?

ABI Rehabilitation NZ Ltd is a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation in NZ and an accredited provider of community-based rehabilitation for a range of ages. We are looking for looking for someone with neuro-rehab experience, or an interest in concussion, traumatic brain injury, community rehabilitation and a desire to develop their skills and work in this area. 

The successful applicant will be working alongside clients and their whānau/family to provide community-based rehabilitation as part of our skilled IDT and under the supervision of our community keyworkers. We are a small team who have a great reputation in the Northland region for our knowledge, professionalism and commitment to our kiritaki. We provide rehabilitation across a range of ACC and private contracts including concussion, training for independence, vocational and assessment services.

Benefits of working for ABI Rehabilitation Ltd:

• Opportunity to develop expertise in neuro-rehab and work in a community setting
• Great induction process and support into an exciting field with experience colleagues.
• Ongoing support for professional development including supervision, companywide training and support for external or post graduate training.
• Reimbursement for Annual Practicing Certificate (physiotherapy, occupational therapy).
• Strong, supportive IDT.
• Competitive remuneration, including pay parity with public mecca rates.
• Access to exclusive discounts from selected retailers such as PB Tech, Pita Pit, Place Makers, Repco, Torpedo7, Tower Insurance and others.

Applicants should have:

• It would be desirable for applicants to have postgraduate experience (allied health); however, we will consider applicants with 1-2 years’ experience with the right skill mix.
• NZ registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Current, clean driver’s license
• Previous experience in neurorehabilitation, community work and experience in paediatrics desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills and can work collaboratively with clients, their whānau and the interdisciplinary team to deliver client-centered rehabilitation.
• Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you have the desired skills set and looking for full-time employment, ABI wants to hear from you!

To apply, click "APPLY NOW" and submit your application.

Or if you want more information about this opportunity, please contact Didje Zwart, Community Services Manager on 0276131607 or via email to didje.zwart@abi-rehab.co.nz or Gemma Watts, Northland Community Services Team Leader on 021 196 2984 or via email to gemma.watts@abi-rehab.co.nz