Job Description - Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practitioner Rehabilitation (HAW07076)
Vacancy NoHAW07076
Hawke's Bay Hospital, Te Whata Moanarua Allied Health Therapies80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) (potentially flexible – give us a call!)Full-time, PermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the RoleAre you looking for the next step in your Occupational Therapy career? Join our dedicated Allied Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Team in a new Advanced Practitioner role, based in the inpatient rehabilitation ward at Hawkes Bay Hospital. You will work in partnership with the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist and wider Allied Health Team, providing clinical leadership and service improvement, enabling high quality and equitable care for patients and their whanau.
About the Team/Service/LocationYou will be part of a diverse and supportive wider team of acute and subacute Occupational Therapists and rehab clinicians. We value continued professional development, mentoring, supervision and on-going training. You will have access to regular in-service training, special interest working groups and learning opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
Professional development support annuallyWork cell phoneFunded renewal of annual practicing certificate and part funding for New Zealand Occupational Therapy professional society membershipYou will have advanced clinical skills in the area of inpatient rehabilitation, alongside confidence with processes and practices to maximize therapy and support equitable outcomes for patients. Bring your passion for rehab and capability to lead and drive service improvement for occupational therapy and the wider allied health team.
Minimum RequirementsCurrent New Zealand Occupational Therapy Registration and APC.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.How to ApplyTo view the position description click HERE and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Megan Rafiki via email on ****** or via phone on 027 301 1021.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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