Wheelchair and Seating Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua, NZ
New Zealand Government
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Kenepuru Hospital covering Capital, Coast District
Service: ORA Community Wheeled Mobility Service
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week)
Salary: As per PSA MECA Step 3 - 8, depending on experience
Korero moe turanga - About the role This is an exciting opportunity within our specialist wheelchair and seating service for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join a supportive team to learn and work with wheelchair users of all ages.
While we prefer applicants with experience in wheelchair and seating assessments, we can support the growth and development of any therapist with an active interest in this specialty area.
Our service focuses on timely evidenced-based practice for wheelchair users, completing a variety of home, community, and clinic-based assessments.
This is a busy role, guaranteeing a varied caseload and working as part of a dynamic, supportive, and experienced allied health team. Regular travel within the surrounding areas of Porirua, Kapiti, and Wellington is required.
As the Wheeled Mobility Service is evolving, the requirements and scope of this role may change to best meet service needs and match your skills and experience.
Mo to matou ropu - About our team We are a small team passionate about making a difference, enabling all wheelchair users to optimize their participation in life.
Our team is dedicated to providing quality specialty assessment. We actively work toward improving clinical skills, specialist accreditation, and service development.
The team is friendly and supportive and will welcome your experience and willingness to develop your clinical skills further.
The Wheeled Mobility Service (WMS) is part of the Older Adult, Rehabilitation and Allied Health service (ORA) and collaborates with the wider ORA community teams across Wellington, Kenepuru, and Kapiti.
Mou - About you You will be a motivated Allied Health professional - Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with at least three years of general clinical experience.
We will consider applications from clinicians who demonstrate initiative and an active interest in the assessment and provision of wheelchair, seating, and postural management.
We are looking for a clinician who is confident in their clinical skills and motivated to develop or gain new skills in wheelchair and seating assessment and provision.
An interest in helping people maximize their function and participate in home and community life is essential.
We need you to be a skilled communicator, friendly, warm, and committed to best practice, maintaining relationships with service providers in the community.
This role requires you to move through the Enable NZ Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management accreditation process, developing the skills required to assess and provide wheelchair and seating solutions for people across our district.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
A diverse and inclusive workforce means we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District is a pro-equity health organization, focusing on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role, please email ****** and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai. By joining together we will succeed.
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