Community Occupational Therapist Wellington

ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand; Porirua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and laptop for work purposes

Car for client services

Access to EAP

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Job summary

ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to deliver brain injury rehabilitation across community and clinic settings in Wellington. You’ll work with both adults and paediatric clients, applying hands-on, practical assessment and intervention on functional goals.

You will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, collaborating with medical specialists, paediatricians, neuropsychologists and others.

Qualifications

• Registered with the OT Board of New Zealand.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with clients who have neurological injuries.
• Experience in brain injury and rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assessment and intervention to improve functional independence.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to coordinate care.
• Support clients in home, community, workplace, and clinic settings.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation experience

Independent worker

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist

Wellington

• Leading Neuro-Rehabilitation Provider
• Work in an Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT)
• Community and clinic based
• Adult and Paediatric Opportunities

Are you passionate about delivering rehabilitation through supporting clients who have sustained a brain injury to regain independence in a community setting?

Looking for a role with hands on work on functional goals in a community setting?

• Share a puzzle with a 7-year-old while targeting fine motor skills
• Navigate a train journey supporting an adult with their back to work commute
• Support a client to order coffee in a busy café environment
• Support a client return to work after their injury

ABI Rehabilitation has an opportunity for an occupational therapist with an interest in brain injury and experience in rehabilitation to join our progressive interdisciplinary community team.

We are a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and an accredited provider of post-acute, residential, and community-based rehabilitation for clients with multi-trauma, concussion, and traumatic brain injury. There are opportunities to work across a range of ages and injury types.

We link with our TBI inpatient facility to provide seamless transition for clients returning to living and working in the community. We see our clients at home, workplace, school, and clinic-based settings. We have a strong client and family/whānau focus.

Your Keys To Success

• You love being busy while also having a positive impact on people’s lives
• You want to provide hands on, practical assessment and intervention
• Your approach is kind, warm and inquisitive
• You are comfortable working independently, and also enjoy working as a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• You are registered with the OT Board of New Zealand
• You have 2 years' experience working with clients with neurological injuries

Previous experience in community rehabilitation, brain injury rehabilitation, concussion service delivery, or vocational rehabilitation would be desirable but not essential.

You Will Be Provided With

• Phone and laptop for work purposes
• Car for client services
• Access to EAP
• Reimbursement for registration with OT board
• Professional development
• Clinical supervision

The role requires you to work autonomously as well as in close coordination with the rehabilitation team. Our IDT includes medical specialists, Paediatrician, neuropsychologists, SALT, PT’s and Kaiārahi Māori. On the job training will be provided from our skilled and supportive team, and we are committed to evidence-based practice, and ongoing support and training. There are opportunities for contribution to service development including development of NZ practice guidelines, links to AUT, and opportunities for student supervision.

We have a strong client and whānau/family focus and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the implementation of Te Hekenga-ā-ora (ABI’s Māori Development Plan 2022-2025), to ensure equitable outcomes.

ABI Rehabilitation has received accreditation from Immigration New Zealand and may be able to support international candidates onto the Accredited Employer Work Visa. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

You will also have access to exclusive discounts from selected retailers such as PB Tech, Pita Pit, PlaceMakers, Repco, Torpedo7, Tower Insurance and others.

Or if you want more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarisha Naidoo, Clinical Manager - Community Services via email [e-mail] or mobile [phone].