Occupational Therapist

About the organisation‍

• This is an independent charity of 40 + years tenure.
• Being not for profit, the focus here is on outcomes and delivering a quality service, not revenue drivers
• They provide residential rehabilitation, respite and recreational services for adults with physical or neurological impairments.
• Majority MoH contracts, some ACC

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About the Job‍

• Based out of the Lower Hutt facility you’ll work across a 44 bed residential service as well as in the community.
• Manage your own caseload. Diverse and complex client base covering lower end rehab services through to moderate to severe brain injury.
• Focus on what clients can do, not what they can’t do. Achieved in a functional manner through engagement in real life activities
• Holistic and values based team environment and a high trust model - we are all adults here, everyone communicates and supports each other
• Work with a team of other Allied Health providers (Clinical Psychologists, OT, PT, SLT, Behaviour specialists) and receive support from Rehab Coaches (Support workers).
• ACC & MoH contracts - TI and “Living my Life”
• Monday to Friday, some flexibility with start and finish times, some work from home flexibility

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About you‍

• An experienced OT with preferably 2 years experience
• Neuro rehab, brain injury experience ideal
• Strong and creative problem solver, outcomes driven, persistent and motivated by delivering a great service to clients
• Skilled communicator and naturally collaborative
• A passion for working with people - your patients are the centre of your work
• Be committed to ongoing professional development.
• Full Drivers License

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What’s in it for you?‍

• Salary in line with DHB MECA payscale
• Free Parking, access to fleet cars or mileage
• Laptop and phone
• Registration, APC and supervision costs all covered
• Staff Uniform
• Structured orientation and induction with a mix of online modules and clinical observations with residents and in the community

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