Experienced Acute Occupational Therapist - Critical Care (Physical Health) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location : Wellington Regional Hospital - Acute Wards and Critical Care
Service : Wellington Hospital Inpatient Service - Older Adults, rehabilitation and Allied Health (ORA)
Contract : Permanent - Part Time & Full Time positions available (if seeking part time, please state requested hours in your cover letter)
We are excited to offer the opportunity for growth and development of occupational therapy intervention within our critical care service. We have recently received an additional occupational therapy role supporting the expansion of critical care beds within Wellington Regional Hospital.
This role will work within the acute inpatient occupational therapy service to support referral management and flow across the hospital. It will collaborate with the regional allied health critical care education team to develop and implement best practices for occupational therapy within the critical care space, including further education opportunities.
The occupational therapy role is a pivotal member of the allied health team working in the critical care space, where they assess and support the ability of critical care patients to carry out activities of daily living such as bathing and feeding, while also addressing the emotional and psychological needs of patients who have experienced critical illness.
Contributing to acute healthcare, you will formulate and deliver individualized inter-professional interventions, using appropriate clinical assessment and evidence-informed practice.
The Wellington Occupational Therapy Team works largely in the inpatient setting at Wellington Regional Hospital, the region's only tertiary hospital. The team is growing to include 20 members, including rotational positions. We assess and treat patients to contribute to successful discharges and acute hospital flow.
We have a friendly, dynamic, and enthusiastic team that works cohesively to respond to capacity demands. Our team promotes an open and respectful culture with shared mentorship and clinical discussion.
Our occupational therapy service provides assessment, treatment, and discharge planning across various clinical specialties, offering ongoing variety and challenge.
Preferably three or more years of experience
Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board NZ with a current annual practicing certificate
Commitment to mentoring and supporting rotational Occupational Therapists
Supporting student placements and learning
We are looking for clinicians with experience in the acute physical health setting or those interested in advancing their expertise and clinical knowledge. You will demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and have a flexible, problem-solving approach.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the right skills and experience who share our values to apply, particularly from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
Location: Wellington Hospital
Position type: Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time
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