Senior Occupational Therapist Older Persons Stroke & Rehabilitation Unit

Senior Occupational Therapist Older Persons Stroke & Rehabilitation UnitVacancy No:ROT02857An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a senior Occupational Therapist and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team in the Older Person, Rehabilitation and Stroke Unit in Te Whatu Ora Lakes. The successful applicant will have a supportive working environment. In addition to providing/supporting the delivery of Occupational Therapy, the staff member will play a key role in contributing to the promotion and development of the Occupational Therapy services and the profession as a whole.About the role• The role will support junior and and support staff. You will provide assistance with caseload management and workload co-ordination. The role includes providing direct patient clinical care. • Full time (40hrs per week) permanent position • Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pmAbout youYou should - • Have experience with the delivery of outpatients, inpatients and community based Occupational Therapy services would be an advantage. • Prior experience providing professional supervision of registered staff would be a benefit.• Prior experience working within an acute setting and evidence of active involvement in continuous improvement programs. • Be a current New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with at least 3 years post graduate experience. • Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Accreditation in the following would be beneficial as well:• Wheelchairs and seating – Level 1.• Basic and Complex Housing Modifications.• Personal care and household management.Salary range$103,000 to $ 109,000 pro-rated to hours worked.