Community OT – Part-Time, Home & Independence Focus

CGR Services; Otago; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Dunedin is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for the Community Wakari team. This 0.7 FTE role offers community and home-based OT to support patient safety and independence.

You will be an accredited Enable assessor with Level 1 wheelchair & seating expertise, prescribing complex equipment and adaptations while managing a busy caseload. Teaching OT students and CPD are expected.

Qualifications

• Accredited Enable assessor with current annual practising certificate.
• Experience with complex housing and wheelchair/ seating.
• Proficient in prescribing complex adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Electronic paperwork for funding and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services in community and clients' homes.
• Assess safety, independence and equipment needs.
• Complete funding paperwork for equipment/resources.
• Teach and supervise OT student placements and CPD participation.

Skills

OT experience

Enable assessor

Wheelchair & seating

Home visits

Electronic paperwork

Education

OT Registration NZ

Annual practising certificate

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

Health New Zealand in Dunedin is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for the Community Wakari team. This 0.7 FTE role offers community and home-based OT to support patient safety and independence.

You will be an accredited Enable assessor with Level 1 wheelchair & seating expertise, prescribing complex equipment and adaptations while managing a busy caseload. Teaching OT students and CPD are expected.