Senior Occupational Therapist - Community at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata, Auckland Medicine and Health of Older People
Our community Occupational Therapy service has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. The 0.8 FTE role will be based from our Waitakere Hospital community hub, incorporating both leadership and community based clinical practice within the West Auckland Area.
We are ideally looking for someone who has experience in working in a community physical setting, providing standardised and informal occupational performance assessments, remedial and compensatory interventions including rehabilitation interventions, equipment solutions, housing modifications and wheelchair and seating interventions. Ideally, you will have proven skills to provide leadership and clinical excellence within the community Occupational Therapy team whilst working as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day leadership to the wider community Occupational Therapy team. You will have the opportunity to support service development and quality improvement, whilst practicing clinically within a community-based setting. You will have support and opportunity to liaise closely with your Community Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader, Allied Health Team Manager and Professional Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy, in addition to opportunities for connection with other Senior Clinicians within the Occupational Therapy and Allied Health services.
You must be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be motivated and passionate about quality improvement. You will also have experience in supporting staff, students and service development.
Position opportunities:
Supportive team environment
Regular in-service training
Professional Supervision
Access to Occupational Therapy Clinical Coach
Other work perks include:
6 months Free Health Cover (must apply within 4 weeks of starting)
Access to free Waitemata DHB 24/7 Staff Gym and free EAP Assistance Programme
Discounts at some great companies via our Waitemata Work Perks network
Dedicated Immigration Consultant
Reimbursement of APC and contribution towards Professional Association fees
Please note, this position is not suitable for new graduates.
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