Occupational Therapist

3 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

* Thames Hospital or Waihi Community base * Permanent Part time 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) * Do you have an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the OT Board of New Zealand?
If so we are looking for an Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau to join our team.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role This position can be based at either Thames Hospital or Waihi Community base.
In this role you will provide Occupational Therapy services to clients within their home environment and occasionally on the Thames Hospital inpatient ward.
Manage your own caseload and waitlist and have a level of autonomy.
You will be collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and work alongside Physiotherapists, Social work and Allied Health Assistants.
Ideally candidates will be Enable housing and wheelchair level 1 accredited, however training will be provided for the successful candidate if required.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team Allied Health is a department of the Waikato District that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & New Born Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services.
Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with.
Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whanau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.
About Thames Thames Hospital is a modern 50-bed secondary care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department, inpatient care, day surgery, an infusion unit, rehabilitation services, birthing unit and low-acuity mental health care.
Our hospital boasts 24-hour laboratory and radiology services, including advanced CT imaging.
As an accredited training hub, we support 5th and 6th-year medical students from Auckland University, PGY2 House Officers, and registrars in Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine.
We offer a robust quality improvement program, CME opportunities, and an RMO teaching program.
Telehealth is expanding at Thames, supporting inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services like stroke thrombolysis.
Located in the heart of The Coromandel, Thames is a charming town steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
The area offers a mix of colonial architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage, including Māori history and the town's gold mining past.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore the Coromandel Ranges and Kauaeranga Valley with hiking and camping right on your doorstep.
Thames also marks the beginning of the Hauraki Rail Trail, perfect for cycling through the region's scenic landscapes.
With an abundance of cafés, boutique shops, and local attractions, Thames provides a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community.
It's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the serene beauty and lifestyle of the Coromandel.
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here Join us - Come and join us at Thames Hospital About you Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role: * At least 12 months post qualification experience and ideally experience with the Ministry of Health funding process, however will consider new graduate OTs * Rehab experience * Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice * Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills * Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting * Full driver's licence Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27 March 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at ****** We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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