Occupational Therapist, Gisborne

Occupational Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne Full-Time (80 hours per fortnight) Permanent 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 This position is based in the community, working with people of all ages with physical disabilities and long-term illnesses to participate in their daily occupations. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision (formal and informal), peer supervision, and professional development, offering a variety of training opportunities to facilitate your learning needs.Our approach is patient-focused, utilizing the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement to guide our process and measure patient outcomes. We employ evidence-based assessments and interventions and are committed to quality. We work in an interdisciplinary environment promoting independence, health, and well-being for our community.We are seeking someone with experience, preferably in community settings, but we will consider candidates from other areas. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn about wheelchair and seating assessments, pressure care interventions, cognitive assessments, and housing modification assessments.For more information on living and working in Gisborne, click here . About you Applicants must be registered with the OT Board of New Zealand and hold a current practicing certificate. A current, clean, and full driver’s license is required; the ability to drive a manual is desirable but not essential. Overseas applicants will be considered if eligible for OT Board registration.Self-sufficient, organized, good communicator, motivated, proactive Enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds Ability to think quickly and work in a fast-paced environment Effective problem-solving and lateral thinking skills Hardworking, inquisitive, open to learning opportunitiesAccountable with good time management skills Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce to better serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To apply, click“apply now” . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For questions about the role, contact Jordana Sweeney at . We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr