Occupational Therapist - Rotational at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty Fixed Term Full-time to 21 February 2025
Opportunity to work across inpatient services, emergency and rehabilitation
Bring your passion to this supportive close-knit team
Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
The Allied Health team at Whakatane Hospital is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their team. This is a fixed term full-time position to 21 February 2025 and offers the opportunity to work across acute rehabilitation, emergency and inpatient wards (medical, surgical and paediatric), providing occupational therapy services according to priorities and as required.
The Allied Health teams are experienced and friendly teams who work together to support each other, to provide best outcomes for our clients.
This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $77,087 to $107,600.
You will be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with preferably experience in rehabilitation and acute inpatient / hospital settings. You will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively and have excellent clinical and problem solving skills and an ability to communicate effectively with health professionals, health agencies, tangata whaiora/ clients and whanau.
You will preferably hold accreditation for enable funding in personal care, household management, and basic housing. Wheeled mobility and postural support level 1 would be an advantage.
In-house professional development
Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Subsidised hospital gym membership and wellbeing programme
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite staff carparking
Discounts (with local businesses)
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click " APPLY NOW. " For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, Kylie Wilson, Team Lead, Acute Services via email ******.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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