Occupational Therapist - Crest

Full time permanent 1.0FTE, based at The Princess Margaret HospitalMonday - Friday rosterBring your passion forpeople and utilise your clinical skills to improve the health outcomes ofour community

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

About the Role

TheCommunity Rehabilitation Enablement Support Team (CREST) is at the forefront ofcommunity-based healthcare, working with clients to optimise safety andindependent functioning in their own homes.

As an Occupational Therapist in CRESTyou will be required to look at clients holistically but focus on the detailsto meet their safety and rehabilitation needs at home.

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

In this role, you will be responsible for :

Undertaking occupationaltherapy assessments and developing and implementing intervention andtreatment plans in conjunction with the client and whanau

Managing and prioritising abusy caseload

Carrying out assessments andtreatments plans in a holistic manner with a view to possible referral toother disciplines and support agencies

Troubleshooting barriers to discharge

Delegation to kaiawhina / AHA to ensure client needs are met in a timely and safe manner

Ensuring timely assessmentof patient needs on discharge to ensure optimum support is provided asthey 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.

Yourskills will include :

The ability to hit theground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard ofcare to patients

Flexibility and adaptabilityto work as a member of an inter-disciplinary team

Enthusiasm for knowledgesharing across and beyond your discipline

The ability to establish anearly rapport with patients and families, and interact with a wide range of people from varying backgrounds

Competency with te ao Maori,tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journeyand 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 communityposition and travel is required, a full NZ Driver's license is essential

Registration with the NZOccupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate isessential

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9th November.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

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

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

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