Occupational Therapist

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration andcollaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for an OccupationalTherapist with community experience to join the Primary Health Partnership,Rapid Response team. This serviceprovides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and is focused on,hospital avoidance, early supportive discharge (from hospital) and non-acuterehabilitation in a homecare setting

The Occupational Therapist(s) in this team workcollaboratively with the Emergency Department, General Practice, ResidentialAged Care and are part of a team that includes, Registered Nurses,Physiotherapists and the Health Care Assistants work under the delegation ofthe Healthcare professionals.

About you

This role will suit someone who is able to workwith a wide group of healthcare professionals, have the ability to practiceindependently and use prior expertise to ensure patient and client centeredcare enabling them to maximize independence.

Other requirements for success in this roleincludes :

Working at Health New Zealand

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

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms andconditions of the relevant Allied Health Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined onrelevant experience.

If you have any questions regarding this roleplease contact Human Resources by phoning .

Close Date : OPEN

Job will close when a suitable applicant is found

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