Personal & Professional DevelopmentDynamic Inter-Professional TeamAre you passionate about supporting clients who have sustained a brain injury to regain independence? ABI Rehabilitation has an opportunity for an occupational therapist with an interest in brain injury and experience in rehabilitation to join our progressive inter-professional team in the Intensive rehabilitation service.
This role will provide evidence-informed occupational therapy intervention to clients from the immediate post-acute phase through to community re-integration.
You will also be responsible for leading a small team of occupational therapists and contributing to ongoing service development alongside other Clinical Leads and the Rehabilitation Services Manager.
This is an ideal role for an experienced occupational therapist who is looking to grow their leadership skills whilst also advancing their own specialist clinical knowledge.
Why ABI Rehabilitation? ABI Rehabilitation is the lead provider of intensive in-patient brain injury rehabilitation in New Zealand, serving over 85% of this population.
We are the only provider in Australasia to have attained CARF Accreditation, an international gold standard for person-centred, quality rehabilitation.
We are ideally looking for a dedicated occupational therapist with a minimum of eight (8) years of clinical experience who demonstrates excellent communication skills, has strong teamwork and clinical reasoning skills, and a demonstrated track record of leadership and experience with providing professional supervision.
Applicants must be NZ registered with a current Annual Practicing Certificate and have a current, clear driver's license.
The caseload is varied, and key areas include:
Cognitive assessment and rehabilitationFunctional assessment and physical rehabilitationGoal settingIndividual and group interventionUpper limb rehabilitationAssessment and trial of equipment including wheelchairs and seatingEducation of clients and families/whanauCommunity reintegration and managing graduated return to homeWe can offer excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and cohesive interdisciplinary team environment.
Regular supervision and in-service training will be provided.
Previous experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation is preferred.
If you are looking to be part of a dynamic, fun team, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We welcome your inquiries and the opportunity to discuss your requirements in more detail.
If you want more information about this opportunity, please contact Helena Lister, Rehabilitation Services Manager on 0212273454 or via email to ******.
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Location: Auckland Intensive (180 Metcalfe Road, Ranui, Auckland)
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