Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Child Development

North Island - Wellington Wellington Central; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service. The role covers assessment, intervention and seating, in outpatient and community settings, with a focus on enabling children and families to thrive.

Experience in housing modification and a broad paediatric skillset are essential, with a commitment to whānau-centred care within a multidisciplinary team at Porirua and Wellington Hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy including assessment and intervention.
• Ability to conduct seating and housing modification assessments.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support children and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality occupational therapy care in outpatient/community settings.
• Collaborate in a transdisciplinary team to support children and families.
• Contribute to safety and housing modification assessments where required.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Developmental assessment

Housing modification

Seating assessment

Outpatient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service. The role covers assessment, intervention and seating, in outpatient and community settings, with a focus on enabling children and families to thrive.

Experience in housing modification and a broad paediatric skillset are essential, with a commitment to whānau-centred care within a multidisciplinary team at Porirua and Wellington Hospital.