Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy 1.0 Fte

Vacancy No : HAU01848 HAU01848 Te whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity Exciting opportunity to work in our community Occupational Therapy team. Work in sunny Gisborne (proud to be the first city to see the sunrise). Bring your surfboard for amazing beaches, walks, art, food and culture. Bring your Occupational Therapy skills to be part of a supportive, diverse team. Relocation assistance available if you need to relocate to Gisborne Free onsite parking This position is based in the community where you will be working with people of all ages with physical disabilities and long-term illness to participate in their daily occupations. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, welcoming, and incredibly supportive atmosphere. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision (formal and informal), peer supervision and professional development with a variety of training opportunities to facilitate your learning needs. We are patient-focused, utilise the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement to drive our process, and measures our patient outcomes. We use an evidenced based approach in our assessments and interventions and we are quality driven. We work in an inter-disciplinary environment promoting independence, health and well-being for the people of our community. We are looking for someone (ideally) with experience but will also consider experience in areas other than community. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn about wheelchair and seating assessments, pressure care intervention, cognitive assessments and housing modification assessments. With additional benefits : The remuneration range for this role is $59,035 to $ 85,992 and is covered by the collective agreement : PSA Allied Position Description Occupational Therapist Mou - About you Successful applicants are to have be registered with the OT Board of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate. They must also hold a current, clean and full driver's licence (ability to drive a manual is desirable but not essential). Overseas applicants can be considered providing they are eligible for OT Board registration. Desirable skills to bring would include : Self-sufficient, organised, good communicator, motivated, takes initiatives. Enjoys working with people of all ages and different professions. Has the ability to think on their feet, work at times in a quick-paced environment. Can effectively problem solve and think laterally. Hard working, inquisitive, open to all learning opportunities. Accountable and has good time management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr