Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Older Persons and Rehabilitation at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Service : Inpatient Occupational Therapy
Contract : Permanent, Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist, either with experience, or looking to further develop skills and knowledge in a hospital-based, inpatient setting. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated, a team player and willing to have a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
This role is part of the inpatient occupational therapy team. Based primarily on the older persons and rehabilitation inpatient ward (OPRS). It is the opportunity to be part of a great team of occupational therapists and to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.
If you enjoy variety, have excellent clinical skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, then this may be the position for you.
This is a permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Hutt Hospital provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients within the hospital setting. Services are provided on all of the inpatient wards including Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) and Emergency Department (ED).
Minimum Requirements:
Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board
Clinical experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge and experience of providing rehabilitation to people following a neurological event including rehabilitation of upper limb, visual, cognitive and functional deficits.
Knowledge of wheelchair and seating provision is desirable
The ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability, and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley
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