Occupational Therapist: Low Vision Clinic

4 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent part-time opportunity (20 hours per week)The role includes the assessment, education and provision
techniques, strategies and technology to support a broad range of vision
difficulties. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills
and be able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.Experience in working with people with Older Persons Health and

**rehabilitation needs would be an advantage.The Team**: What we do
At Burwood Hospital, the Occupational Therapy staff
are embedded into ward and outpatient teams and benefit from having close
professional support from colleagues. Our Occupational Therapists provide
skilled assessment, management and rehabilitation of a broad range of visual
related disorders and find solutions for people to remain well at home.
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join
our team on a part time permanent basis.

**The Role**: Where
you fit in

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:
Providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and treatments in
accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice for
Occupational Therapy.Educating and providing resources to patients and their
families/whanau, your clinical team and colleagues in the
interdisciplinary team.Ensuring appropriate documentation and patient records are updated and
maintained;Contributing to quality service provision within the Vision clinic,
the Occupational Therapy service and the wider Burwood site. Your skills will include:
Ability to complete thorough assessments and be able to flexibly
integrate interventions using problem solving, robust communication whilst
being led by your client's goals.Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team within Older
Persons Health and Rehabilitation settingExperience in working with patients with significant comorbidities
would also be an advantage.You will be registered with a annual practicing certificate.

Mō mātou | About Us
'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all
we do'
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the
day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions
delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the
functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions
and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health
services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring
our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu
Ora [Health New Zealand]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of
a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great
coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles
and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
The Future of the Health Industry
only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come
into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be
vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract
Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also
to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19
as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

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