Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist — Transform Independence

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Palmerston North is seeking a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in inpatient rehabilitation. You will assess, treat and rehabilitate adults to maximise independence after illness, injury or surgery.

This permanent fulltime role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and the chance to make a real difference for patients and their whānau every day.

Qualifications

• NZ registered with current practice status.
• Experience in inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation (ATR) services.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in adult rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Functional assessment and rehabilitation.
• Goal setting with patients and whānau.
• Developing practical strategies to support independence.
• Equipment and environmental assessments.
• Patient and whānau education.
• Safe and effective discharge planning.
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Functional assessment

Rehabilitation

Goal setting

Independence strategies

Environmental assessments

Patient education

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NZ Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Palmerston North is seeking a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in inpatient rehabilitation. You will assess, treat and rehabilitate adults to maximise independence after illness, injury or surgery.

This permanent fulltime role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and the chance to make a real difference for patients and their whānau every day.