Verified Job
Healthcare
Hand Therapist (Registered)
Healthcare
#804473
Remote / WFH
Habit Health
Job Description
Closing Date: 04/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Manawatu-Whanganui - Palmerston North - Princess Street
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
Our Palmerston North team are looking for a Registered Hand Therapist who is committed to adding value to patient care. We will provide you with the growth and tools you need to look after people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way. As a Registered professional with Hand Therapy New Zealand, you will be in the unique place to mentor our growing team of Associates and support them in gaining their registrations. You will work with the wider team to ensure collaboration and excellent client outcomes.
Main responsibilities:
Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
Supervise Associates to ensure they get the right the training and support to continue on their registration journey
Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
Utilise diary management software
The benefits of working with us:
Market competitive salary – we are committed to ensuring our teams feel valued
Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
3K sign on bonus!
The ideal candidate:
Degree / qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Current APC / Member/Registration of Hand Therapy NZ, PBNZ or OTNZ
Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
Open to candidates of all skill levels who wish to specialise in Hand Therapy / candidates who are already qualified and can supervise and mentor Associates
Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at boosting your performance:
Habit is proud to have introduced Heidi notes for all its clinicians to ensure they have access to the best possible tools to help them excel. Heidi is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and decreases administrative work. This enables you to focus on clinical care and excellence. In turn, you will be better equipped to make best use of our uncapped incentive programme that enables clinicians to earn an extra performance bonus every single month!
For Hand Therapists based overseas:
You must demonstrate experience in upper limb rehabilitation
As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
Support in gaining required registrations
Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
Contribution towards relocation costs
Next Steps:
If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth, apply now! For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers).
If you want to get in touch directly with questions around the role, you can email hr@phg.co.nz. When doing so, please quote the job reference number(2303) and location.
If you have any questions, email HR@phg.co.nz
Confidentiality is assured
Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.
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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Manawatu-Whanganui - Palmerston North - Princess Street
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
Our Palmerston North team are looking for a Registered Hand Therapist who is committed to adding value to patient care. We will provide you with the growth and tools you need to look after people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way. As a Registered professional with Hand Therapy New Zealand, you will be in the unique place to mentor our growing team of Associates and support them in gaining their registrations. You will work with the wider team to ensure collaboration and excellent client outcomes.
Main responsibilities:
Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
Supervise Associates to ensure they get the right the training and support to continue on their registration journey
Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
Utilise diary management software
The benefits of working with us:
Market competitive salary – we are committed to ensuring our teams feel valued
Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
3K sign on bonus!
The ideal candidate:
Degree / qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Current APC / Member/Registration of Hand Therapy NZ, PBNZ or OTNZ
Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
Open to candidates of all skill levels who wish to specialise in Hand Therapy / candidates who are already qualified and can supervise and mentor Associates
Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at boosting your performance:
Habit is proud to have introduced Heidi notes for all its clinicians to ensure they have access to the best possible tools to help them excel. Heidi is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and decreases administrative work. This enables you to focus on clinical care and excellence. In turn, you will be better equipped to make best use of our uncapped incentive programme that enables clinicians to earn an extra performance bonus every single month!
For Hand Therapists based overseas:
You must demonstrate experience in upper limb rehabilitation
As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
Support in gaining required registrations
Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
Contribution towards relocation costs
Next Steps:
If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth, apply now! For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers).
If you want to get in touch directly with questions around the role, you can email hr@phg.co.nz. When doing so, please quote the job reference number(2303) and location.
If you have any questions, email HR@phg.co.nz
Confidentiality is assured
Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.
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