Occupational Therapist - Acute Physical Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital
Salary $77,087 - $110,210 p.a. for full-time
Fixed-term until May 2025
Up to full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle and experience life in Southland, where work-life balance is a priority? Southland Hospital offers a supportive, innovative environment. Our modern hospital is small enough to build strong relationships with colleagues and patients, but large enough to provide exciting, clinically challenging work.
Mo te turanga - About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in physical health while enjoying all that Southland and Central Otago have to offer. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide services across various hospital departments, such as the acute medical and surgical wards, paediatrics, critical care, rehabilitation, the emergency department, and community services.
We welcome applications from both experienced therapists and recent graduates. Whether you've completed a rotational programme and are ready for the next step, are starting your career, or returning to practice, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and keen to continue growing your knowledge across a range of clinical areas. You'll also thrive in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment and be able to manage your own caseload in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Work with a wide variety of patient groups
Friendly and supportive team environment
Regular in-service programme
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Utu whanui - Salary range
Between $77,087 - $110,210 per annum, in line with the Allied/PSA Degree-based MECA.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why Southern is right for you. If you are a new graduate, include your final-year Clinical Supervisor as a referee and confirm permission to contact them.
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor: ******
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
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