Associate Hand Therapist

As an emerging medical recruitment agency growing across Australia and New Zealand, we now have an opportunity available for an Associate Hand Therapist to be based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 

The Client 

Our client is a well-established healthcare provider with a national presence and a strong focus on rehabilitation services. Their multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality care and support across a range of allied health services, with a strong emphasis on professional growth, innovation, and patient outcomes. 

The Opportunity 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is passionate about hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation. Whether you’re already experienced or looking to develop your expertise in this space, you’ll be supported by a committed team and provided with tools for career progression and ongoing learning. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based hand therapy services, including assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation plans

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient progress reports

• Work in alignment with ACC contracts, protocols, and treatment pathways

• Manage your diary and caseload effectively through clinical systems

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

• Current APC and membership with HTNZ, PBNZ, or OTNZ

• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong rapport

• Willingness to learn and grow within the hand therapy space

• Experience in upper limb rehabilitation is advantageous, but not essential  

Benefits

• Immediate $5,000 bonus paid with your first salary

• Tools of the trade provided, including laptop and mobile phone

• Flexible working hours that promote work/life balance

• Wellness initiatives such as EAP access, flu vaccines, and annual eye exams

• Access to company vehicles for business-related travel

• Ongoing career development with a structured CPD budget

• Full reimbursement of APC and professional registration fees

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture with regular recognition events

• Clear progression opportunities in a permanent full-time role

• International applicants supported with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship

Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand

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If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions please contact caron@medipathrecruitment.com

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.