Occupational Therapist - Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / WhanganuiOur OrganisationTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.The OpportunityAre you a skilled and motivated clinician ready to embrace a new challenge? We are launching an innovative Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service, and we're looking for dedicated Allied Health Clinicians to join our team from the ground up!This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service, designed to support patients in transitioning from hospital to home. As part of our dynamic ESD team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will be vital in enhancing patient recovery through early discharge and home-based rehabilitation.We are looking to fill multiple positions with both full-time and part-time options available!We are looking for individuals who:Have an enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a 'can do' attitudeHave the ability to work effectively within a teamHold New Zealand registration with the appropriate registration board and a current practising certificateAre driven with a strong desire to help clients and whanau achieve their goalsHave effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and culturesBring strong organisational and time management skillsHold a full New Zealand clean and current driver's licenceHave experience working in a similar environment (advantageous but not essential)Benefits of working with us:An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHow to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentralNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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