Occupational Therapist, Community

5 days ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Full time

(Scope of Practice: Occupational Therapy)

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

MidCentral has a vacancy for an experienced registered occupational therapist, working in our community team, based within the Occupational Therapy Service in Horowhenua.

This is a permanent position, 0.8 position though applicants looking for full-time hours will also be considered.

Responsibilities are primarily working with individuals in the community. Experience with complex housing modifications and/or wheelchair seating and positioning would be an advantage.

We are looking for an occupational therapist who is:

- Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitude
- Has experience and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to adapt and flex to trial new ways of working
- Strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
- Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist, with a current practicing certificate
- Holds Enable NZ Accredited Assessor status, be Service Accredited or eligible to become accredited with appropriate training
- A full, current, driver's licence is essential
- Holds relevant residency status to work in New Zealand

If you are a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist and would like to work in a community setting with an enthusiastic and supportive team, while experiencing all that we have to offer, then come and join us.

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