Community Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Disability Support

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation & induction

Clinical training

Modern facilities

Local/regional projects

Professional development

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our community team. The role focuses on rehabilitation for clients with physical disabilities across Taranaki.

The successful candidate will provide community-based interventions, work collaboratively, and contribute to quality service delivery within Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. Permanent, 0.5FTE (40 hours per Fortnight) with orientation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience working with people with disabilities
• Ability to provide efficient, effective community interventions using a compensatory approach
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of funding processes for Enable NZ and ACC
• Accredited Assessor and Housing Assessor preferred; willing to learn

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, effective interventions for community clients using a compensatory approach
• Support rehabilitation across acute and non-acute settings as part of the team

Skills

Clinical care with disabilities

Time management

Funding knowledge (Enable NZ, ACC)

Accredited Assessor

Housing Assessor (preferred)

Computer skills

Quality service delivery

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our community team. The role focuses on rehabilitation for clients with physical disabilities across Taranaki.

The successful candidate will provide community-based interventions, work collaboratively, and contribute to quality service delivery within Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. Permanent, 0.5FTE (40 hours per Fortnight) with orientation and ongoing professional development.