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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Occupational Therapist - Part Time, North Shore Hospital

Auckland

PART TIME

December 1, 2024

Occupational Therapist
Permanent, 0.8FTE (32 hours per week)
Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Team
Allied Health Team 3, North Shore Hospital
We are looking for a skilled Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with older adults and stroke patients, and providing patient centred and goal focused rehabilitation. This role involves working primarily on the Integrated Stroke Unit with adults of all ages, you will also work as part of the older adult assessment, treatment and rehabilitation (AT&R) team. You will provide best practice intervention and rehabilitation to patients with a range of neurological (primarily stroke), orthopaedic and general medical conditions.
We are looking for someone who has a broad range of experience working in the inpatient setting and a passion for rehabilitation. You will have experience in assessing how neurological and orthopaedic impairments impact occupational performance and it is preferable (not essential) that you have experience assessing for and providing wheelchair and seating solutions. As an OT working in the Stroke and Rehabilitation team at North Shore Hospital you will have the opportunity to link closely with the inpatient OT teams as well as our community based early discharge and rehabilitation service (EDARS).
You must be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist and possess at least 2 years post graduate experience, including experience working in the hospital setting. This position is not suitable for a new graduate. You must be able to demonstrate strong clinical skills, strength in organisation and communication, and ideally have some experience in and be motivated and passionate about quality improvement. Demonstrating commitment to working as part of a cohesive Occupational Therapy and interdisciplinary team is essential. You will also have experience in supporting junior staff and students.
We have a lot to offer you:

Support from skilled senior staff, rehabilitation advanced clinician and clinical coach
A hardworking, supportive yet fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
Regular monthly supervision
Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme (Raise)
Reimbursement of your APC annually
Discounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks network

How the hours fit across the week is negotiable however early starts (7.30am or 8am) are preferred to meet the needs of patients on the rehabilitation wards.
If this ticks all the boxes we invite you to apply now!

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please email Louise Harben, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader on: Louise.Harben@waitematadhb.govt.nz
or Julia Gundy, Allied Health Team Manager on: julia.gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For general queries or support with your application please contact Bairavi Thavarasa on bairavi.thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Closing date: 15 December 2024
Job Number: WDHB18917

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