Team Leader / Vocational Therapist

Introduction: TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives. We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers. It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa. Description: About The Mahi (role) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our New Plymouth team in a combined clinical and Team Leader role. This is a 1.0 FTE position, comprising 0.2 FTE Team Leader responsibilities and 0.8 FTE clinical work. You will maintain a clinical caseload while supporting the Clinic Manager with the leadership and development of the New Plymouth team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to take the next step into leadership, or someone with existing leadership experience who enjoys remaining clinically active. You will work across our vocational and community rehabilitation services, supporting clients to return to work, improve their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with a varied caseload across ACC and private rehabilitation services. As Team Leader, you will: Support the Clinic Manager with the day-to-day operation and development of the team. Provide leadership, support and development to clinical staff. Promote clinical quality, customer service and continuous improvement. Support compliance with TBI Health policies, procedures and accreditation requirements. Facilitate team meetings and internal clinical education. Support clinic performance, operational efficiency and business development. As part of your clinical caseload, you will: Provide assessment and rehabilitation services across ACC and other relevant contracts. Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programmes. Monitor client progress and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team. Provide clinical assessment, education and advice to clients. Refer clients to appropriate internal or external health professionals where required. Contribute to pain management programmes and the development of clinical protocols. Why join TBI Health? Our team is like a whānau. You'll be joining an experienced and supportive interdisciplinary team with a shared commitment to providing high-quality rehabilitation and helping people achieve meaningful outcomes. We offer: Competitive salary and bonus opportunities. A car, mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role. Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance. Comprehensive internal training and development programmes. Annual career development contribution for conferences and postgraduate study. Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify). Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week. Opportunities for career progression both locally and across TBI Health and Southern Cross Healthcare. An inclusive culture that embraces and celebrates diversity. Opportunities to participate in training focused on incorporating Māori tikanga appropriately into your role. Skills and Experiences: About You We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with people and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. You will bring: A strong commitment to clinical excellence and quality client care. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A positive and collaborative approach to leadership and staff development. A commitment to professional development and continuous learning. The ability to build positive relationships with clients, staff, employers and referral partners. A current New Zealand practising certificate and relevant professional body membership. Full professional indemnity insurance. A current full clean NZ driver's licence. A relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from clinicians who are ready to develop their leadership skills and take on their first formal leadership opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr