Occupational Therapist - Early Discharge Rehabilitation Service

Occupational Therapist - Early Discharge Rehabilitation Service Occupational Therapist – Early Discharge Rehabilitation Service for Older People (Gibson Day Unit) Dunedin Salary band - $74,842 - $104,466 p.a. pro-rata + Kiwisaver 1.0 FTE Fixed term position available - parental leave cover until July 2025 Monday to Friday Mo te turanga | About the role Rehabilitation within Dunedin includes two community teams triaged by age ( 65), and two rehabilitation wards - again largely divided by age. The wider rehabilitation team are a focused patient team that strive to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. This role is with the older community rehabilitation team, EDRS. This is a dynamic and evolving community interdisciplinary team, you will be part of an experienced supportive team, planning and providing intensive rehabilitation to our diverse patients within their own homes and transitional care. You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise in the wonders of rehabilitation with medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions including but not limited to stroke, Parkinson's, and decline in cognitive function. You will also have the opportunity to support, teach and upskill students. Ideally you bring a minimum of 3 years occupational therapy experience that includes working in a rehabilitation setting with patients with stroke, neurological conditions, and the frail elderly. Experience with orthopaedic conditions is also an advantage, as is level 1 wheelchair accreditation. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of optimising patient outcomes and facilitating effective discharge planning, using a patient-centred and evidence-based approach to goal setting and intervention. For this occupational therapy role, you will need to be a New Zealand registered occupational therapist with a current annual practising certificate. Utu whanui | Salary range This role belongs to the Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($74,842 p.a) and Step 7 ($104,466 p.a). Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Do not delay; make sure you apply as soon as possible. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr