Occupational Therapist - casual

Overview

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to facilitate a smoother health journey. This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

You will deliver comprehensive clinical assessment and problem solving, and work autonomously and collaboratively to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and to work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team with a team player attitude. You will liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community. You will apply strong clinical reasoning and evidence-informed practice. You will manage your time effectively, prioritise and organise tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practising certificate.
• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Full clean driver’s licence

Benefits / About the team

You will be joining a small Occupational Therapy team, working in a busy and supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a) pro rata) of the Occupational Therapist’s scale.

CHF offers a commitment to & encouragement with professional development and a supportive, friendly working environment.

Location

Balclutha is within easy commuting distance of Dunedin and Gore. And there is free carparking in Balclutha.

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