Occupational Therapist

5 days ago

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Laura Fergusson Trust Inc Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year
  • Occupational Therapist – Community Team
  • 20-24 hours (potential for more)
  • Flexible hours

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist. This is based on-site at Laura Fergusson Trust in Lower Hutt and in the community (greater Wellington region). This role will work with clients with brain injury or other complex disabilities/injuries.

WIIFM?

  • Manage your own caseload independently
  • No weekend work
  • Make a difference in people's lives

Occupational Therapist

This role involves a variety of clinical work (assessment, intervention, innovation, equipment, and education) for injury-related rehabilitation to restore clients' independence & ability to participate in their everyday life:

  • Supporting clients to adjust to changes & challenges in their lives
  • Monitoring and reporting client progress
  • Assisting clinical aspects within our  residential service include assessing and treating clients to achieve independence and wellbeing
  • Collaborating with other Allied Health staff through our interdisciplinary team
For further information about this role please email

Me pēhea te tono |To apply for this role you must have:

  • Registration with the OTBNZ (Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand).
  • A full New Zealand driver's licence, or legally licenced and able to drive in New Zealand.
  • New Zealand citizenship, permanent residence or another valid work visa.

Ngā mātāpono |Our Values

Empathy, Aroha - We are kind, and have a desire to know and understand others

Embracing Diversity,Kanorau Awhitanga -We respect people, value difference and are committed to equity

Courage, Kia Maia -We are prepared to change and lead the way by being the best we can be

E pā ana ki a tatou |About us

We are an independent provider of residential and community-based rehabilitation for clients with a variety of neurological, physical and developmental disorders including traumatic brain injury. We are driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life.

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