Occupational Therapist - CREST

• Full time permanent 1.0FTE, based at The Princess Margaret Hospital 
• Monday - Friday roster
• Bring your passion for people and utilise your clinical skills to improve the health outcomes of our community

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Community Rehabilitation Enablement Support Team (CREST) is at the forefront of community-based healthcare, working with clients to optimise safety and independent functioning in their own homes. As an Occupational Therapist in CREST you will be required to look at clients holistically but focus on the details to meet their safety and rehabilitation needs at home. 

We have a full time position(1.0FTE) opportunity, 40 hours per week for a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking occupational therapy assessments and developing and implementing intervention and treatment plans in conjunction with the client and whānau
• Managing and prioritising a busy caseload
• Carrying out assessments and treatments plans in a holistic manner with a view to possible referral to other disciplines and support agencies
• Troubleshooting barriers to discharge
• Delegation to kaiāwhina/ AHA to ensure client needs are met in a timely and safe manner
• Ensuring timely assessment of patient needs on discharge to ensure optimum support is provided as they return to their homes

About You

Ideally you will be an Occupational Therapist who is experienced in gerontology and/or rehabilitation, who is excited to work in a patient outcomes environment.

Your skills will include:

• The ability to hit the ground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard of care to patients
• Flexibility and adaptability to work as a member of an inter-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across and beyond your discipline
• The ability to establish an early rapport with patients and families, and interact with a wide range of people from varying backgrounds
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Good clerical, literacy and computer skills
• Demonstrated specialty area experience and professional development is preferable
• As this is a community position and travel is required, a full NZ Driver’s license is essential
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 9th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert