Community / Community Rehab

**Occupational Therapy**

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

**Location**: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

**Service**: Occupational Therapy Permanent part time position in Community / Community Rehabilitation position

**Contract**: Permanent part-time 0.5 FTE (40 Hours per fortnight), with opportunities for role growth. The role is Enhance Intermediate Rehabilitation unit and Community.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (formerly Taranaki District Health Board) is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on ourcareers page.

**K**ō**rero m**ō** te t**ū**ranga - About the role**

This position is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy service to client’s rehabilitation within Enhance Intermediate Care Unit /Residential facility and Community

Enhance Intermediate Care is part of the Older Person Health and Rehabilitation Services (OPHRS): Eligible clients are accepted to the service for assessment and rehabilitation when they require input from two or more members of the Intermediate Care Interdisciplinary team. Within this role client will require community services regarding equipment and housing modification and you will be working with the community Occuaptional therapy and Allied Health team.

**M**ō** t**ō** m**ā**tou r**ō**p**ū** - About our team**

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.

**Mo**ū** - About you**

You will need to have:
- Registered with Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and work within Occupational Therapy board code of conduct
- Experience in rehabilitation and community services
- The ability to provide efficient, effective intervention for community and inpatients client.
- A knowledge/ understanding of funding processes for Enable NZ and ACC
- A commitment to quality service delivery and comply with the privacy act
- An interest in and empathy with elderly and disabled clients
- Motivated to learn, explore and assist staff and patients during high demand
- Good time management skills
- Eager to learn
- Work well within a team and as an individual

**E p**ā** ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Why Taranaki?**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Clickhere to read more information about Taranaki.

**Me p**ē**hea te tuku tono - How to apply**

**_
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai_**
- By joining together we will succeed_