Senior Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
- Hospital and Specialist, Occupational Therapy
- Permanent, full time role

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

We have the opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and progressive team as a Senior Neurological and Rehabiliation Occupational Therapist on our Stroke and Rehab ward at Whanganui Hospital.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to work in our Occupational Therapy team, this role is predominantly inpatient based on ATR (stroke/rehab), with input into post discharge community follow-up as appropriate. This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Neurological conditions and rehabilitation.

We have a great team of Occupational Therapists with a wide variety of experience and skills. This job requires working closely with the other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, leadership, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

This role is a Senior position and therefore will be placed on the Designated Senior Salary steps as per the latest collective agreement.

This role will report to the Clinical Manager Occupational Therapy

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team work closely together to deliver the best outcome for the people in our community. This job requires working closely with other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

Whanganui is a pretty, easy to live in town with easy access to larger centers while maintaining a strong sense of community. Situated along the Whanganui River and near both the sea and mountains, it offers fantastic outdoor lifestyle opportunities. The area also boasts a thriving arts community, and housing remains affordable compared to many larger cities.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here

About you
- You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/DHB setting
- Ideally have 3-5 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
- Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Hold a Full New Zealand Driver's License
- Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.
- Able to build strong relationships with the clients and whanau and community networks.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Good communicator, written and oral.
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Able to supervise students and junior rotational Occupational Therapists
- Cultural sensitivity

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