Paediatric Occupational Therapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development and/—

Job summary

APM in Wellington is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis, delivering client-centered rehabilitation in community and clinic settings.

You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting concussion and social rehabilitation pathways, and coordinate with GPs and specialists to help children achieve independence.

The role emphasizes high-quality reports, ongoing development, and strong communication with families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ paediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical expertise to support clients in homes, workplaces and communities.
• Deliver care aligned with excellence and outcomes.
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team.

Job description

• Site Address: Level 1, 158 The Terrace, WELLINGTON, NZ, 6141
• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are avalues-led, customer-obsessedteam committed to deliveringbest-in-class serviceto people when they need it most. We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wellington working part-time.

About the role

Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Community Rehabilitation Services

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
• Knowledge of community services pathways

Concussion Service

• Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury
• Experience in assessing and treating cervical spine, vestibular, oculomotor systems
• Collaborative approach with GPs, specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary team

Training For Independence (TI)

• Able to deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function
• Skilled in delivering home and community-based functional rehabilitation
• Ability to co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team

Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA)

• Skilled in functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence
• Strong understanding of ACC service entitlements and linking clients to appropriate supports
• Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning
• Private paediatric services

What you’ll do

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients inhomes, workplaces, and communities - no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with ourstrong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of ahigh-performing, supportive teamthat values collaboration, growth, and innovation

What you’ll bring

• A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care
• High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proven ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years’ experience working in paediatrics
• Delivering ACC contracts and private work – knowledge and/or experience desired

What’s in it for you

• Acompetitive salary package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression