Senior Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Full Time, Permanent**
**Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines**

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with an interest in rehabilitation and geriatrics to join our Health of Older People inpatient services based at Middlemore Hospital.

As one of a team of Occupational Therapists, you will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a clinically and culturally diverse client group. You will use your expertise to provide occupationally focused assessments and interventions based on meaningful occupations for older adult clients requiring rehabilitation including orthopaedic, neurological, general medical and surgical conditions. The role involves working autonomously and as part of an inter-disciplinary team. Counties Manukau fully supports ongoing education and development of all employees including regular supervision and weekly in-services.

This role involves co-ordinating a team of therapists, leading service development and implementing quality improvement projects which will improve the care of your patients. You will be able to develop and enhance your coaching and mentoring skills by developing junior staff and rehabilitation assistants. There will be support from your Section Head who is committed to developing you in this role.

**Essential**:

- NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 5 years Occupational Therapy experience in a physical health setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Full, clean driver's licence

**Desired**:

- Experience working in rehabilitation
- Accessible accreditation in wheelchairs and seating
- Experience supervising students and junior staff

**Job Number: CMH202514712**

**Applications Close: 31 January 2025**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._



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