Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, Wheelchair and Seating Reference: 6693449
Are 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.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in return
A friendly, team-focused working environment with a diverse and inclusive staff
One-to-one education and supervision within new learning areas
Competitive remuneration
Professional development and regular in-service training
Reimbursement of APC (pro-rata)
Flexible work/ Work from home options
Access to vehicles for business use
Company mobile phone and laptop
A work hard, play hard philosophy that ensures a balanced and enjoyable work life
Ko wai koe/About You
Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ or Physiotherapy Board of NZ and hold a current Practicing Certificate
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation framework
Willingness to network and build relationships
Willing to travel and have effective time management skills
Experience in scripting rehabilitation/ADL community equipment
Experience 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 person
Knowledge of ACC contracts would be preferable but not essential
Confident IT skills, with experience using the Microsoft Office 365 suite advantageous
Willing to work within our values
A valid and clean driver's licence
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 711
To view the position description go to: here and enter ref code: 6693449.
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