A Work Life Balance that suits your needsRespectful Culture + Career Development OpportunitiesContracting RoleAre you a skilled Speech Language therapist looking for work life balance? If you’re interested in becoming an independent contractor overseeing the assessment and rehabilitation of children and adults following injury, apply now!Who we are | Ko wai mātouGeneva Healthcare (part of NZ Health Group) has been a leading provider of community healthcare services in New Zealand for over 16 years. We are committed to delivering innovative and high-quality rehabilitation and support services, enabling our clients to live their best lives. We provides a range of personalised programs so people can manage their health and well-being after an injury or illness or living with a disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team use a person-centered, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needsAbout the Role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūrangaYou will be working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, within a best practice, person and family/whanau centred approach to assessment and rehabilitation.As a community-based Speech Language Therapist, you will have a real passion and dedication to all aspects of service delivery and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with your clients and their families. You will work with a wide range of people with illness, injury or disabilities, providing assessment and rehabilitation programmes within their home, work or community settings.This role will require visiting clients in their homes. You will need to be comfortable travelling in the Palmerston North region. Experience across paediatric services is highly advantageous!What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūrangaTo be successful in this role, we are looking for the following requirements:NZ Registration as a Speech Language Therapist and current APCPrevious community experience in a similar roleUnderstanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Proven NZ post graduate experience of more than two yearsPast contracting experience delivery community based assessment and rehabilitationPaediatric experienceProven experience working on ACC contractsThe ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and documentation skillsUnderstanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o WaitangiClean Full NZ drivers licence with access to a reliable vehicleProficient computer and IT knowledgeWhy Us | He aha ai mātou?We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent support and development opportunities that will assist you to build on your career aspirations, experience and development.If you are looking for a new exciting Speech Language Therapist role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today!Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 23rd July at 5pmOnly suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.Reference: #854000slt-go
