Occupational Therapy Community

Occupational Therapy- Community Services

Location: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth 

Service: Occupational Therapy Permanent Community / Rehabilitation position

Contract: Permanent 0.5FTE (40 Hours per fortnight) 

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture, view the video on our careers page. 

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Our Community Occupational Therapy team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join. The community team provides a broad range of services to clients with predominately physical disabilities throughout Taranaki.

As a community Occupational therapist, you will need-

• Appropriate clinical experience working with people with disabilities.
• The ability to provide efficient, effective intervention for community clients using compensatory approach, there are some rehabilitation services connected to this role.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• A knowledge and understanding of the funding processes for Enable NZ and ACC.
• Preferably be an Accredited Assessor and registered Housing Assessor, if not eager to learn.
• Good with Computer skill and ability to follow processes.

• A commitment to quality service delivery.

   

   

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Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team 

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success. 

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us 

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you: 

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up to date facilities
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

Why Taranaki?  

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as  art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki. 

Me pēhea 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 Karien Visagie, Professional Lead Occupational Therapy at: karien.visagie@tdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title in the subject line. 

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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai 

By joining together we will succeed