Community Occupational Therapist: Empower Independence at Home

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; Vor Ort; NZD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei invites applications for a Community Occupational Therapist. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering equipment, home modifications and rehab strategies to maximise independence, safety and wellbeing at home.

The successful applicant will work closely with Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers and other allied health staff, supporting patients across the community and Māori/Pacific populations.

Qualifikationen

• Current Registration and APC in NZ.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience with older adults.
• Community-based OT experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Provide equipment, home modification and rehab solutions to maximise independence and safety at home.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, speech-language therapists, social workers and allied health staff.
• Support patients and whānau to manage health conditions and improve wellbeing.

Kenntnisse

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient rapport

Cultural awareness

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Registered Occupational Therapist

Annual Practising Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei invites applications for a Community Occupational Therapist. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering equipment, home modifications and rehab strategies to maximise independence, safety and wellbeing at home.

The successful applicant will work closely with Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers and other allied health staff, supporting patients across the community and Māori/Pacific populations.