Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, Wheelchair and SeatingLaura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust – Christchurch, South IslandAre you a dynamic community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with strong assessment skills, looking to enhance your expertise in a flexible and supportive environment?Join our vibrant and highly skilled interdisciplinary team in Christchurch! We offer a range of assessment services across Canterbury, specializing in complex injury intervention. Our clients span all ages and include those with spinal, brain, and multi-trauma injuries. We have multiple roles available, including Wheelchair and Seating positions for both occupational therapists and physiotherapists. This role allows you to work across various assessment contracts, including Wheelchair and Seating, Housing Modification, and single discipline assessments for equipment and other support needs. Helping to enable individuals to participate in everyday opportunities. Enjoy the flexibility of community-based work, where you can explore different lunch spots and experience the diverse local culture.Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in returnA friendly, team-focused working environment with a diverse and inclusive staffOne-to-one education and supervision within new learning areasCompetitive remunerationProfessional development and regular in-service trainingReimbursement of APC (pro-rata)Flexible work/ Work from home optionsAccess to vehicles for business useCompany mobile phone and laptopA work hard, play hard philosophy that ensures a balanced and enjoyable work lifeKo wai koe/About YouRegistered with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ or Physiotherapy Board of NZ and hold a current Practicing CertificateAble to demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation frameworkWillingness to network and build relationshipsWilling to travel and have effective time management skillsExperience in scripting rehabilitation/ADL community equipmentExperience in working with acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury, pressure area management, and rehabilitation is important, but training can be provided for the right personKnowledge of ACC contracts would be preferable but not essentialConfident IT skills, with experience using the Microsoft Office 365 suite advantageousWilling to work within our valuesA valid and clean driver's licenceLaura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is an independent, charitable organisation that specialises in assessing, rehabilitating, and supporting those impacted by brain, spinal, and other injuries in the South Island of New Zealand. Our purpose is to assist clients in achieving independence, inclusion, and quality of life. We provide a full continuum of integrated assessment, rehabilitation, and support services for people with brain and other injuries, carried out by our highly skilled interdisciplinary team when and where they are needed.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!Enquiries regarding this position can be made to:Nicole Vercoe, Clinical Manager Assessment on 027 4688 711To view the position description go to: https://lfbitcareers.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6680138.To apply for this job go to: https://lfbitcareers.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6680138. Applications close 17 November 2024
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