Therapist for Older Adults and Rehabilitation
7 days ago
About the Opportunity
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively to support patients through equipment, modification, and rehab solutions to maximize their independence, safety, and wellbeing at home. This role also offers growth opportunities for therapists who want to expand their practice within Wheeled Mobility provision.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Whangarei Community Services work with people with acquired neurological, long term, or age-related conditions including stroke, dementia, frailty, and post-trauma conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Liaison Nurses, and Allied Health Assistants, with close links to Nurse Practitioners, Geriatricians, and a Rehabilitation Physician.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in a community-based setting to support patients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient goals
- Expand your practice within Wheeled Mobility provision (optional)
Requirements
- Current registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Annual practicing certificate
- Full New Zealand driver's license
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience working with older adults
- Sound clinical skills
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full timeJob Overview:">The Whangarei Community Team has exciting opportunities for Occupational Therapists to join our service. As a community-based Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively to support patients through equipment, modification, and rehabilitation solutions to maximise their independence, safety, and wellbeing at home.">About the...
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