Occupational Therapist (Full Time) Child Development Team, Counties Manukau District at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines (up to $89,701, dependent on experience)

• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours

• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses 

• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style 

About us:

Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

The Opportunity:

Gain valuable real-life experience & insights through the role of Occupational Therapist. The team is based at Kidz First Community Health in Manukau, South Auckland. You will be supported by a team of Occupational Therapists, a Professional Leader and a Team Leader. The team environment is fun, yet goal orientated. Our team support a high Maaori and Pacifica population and would welcome applicants from these communities as well. In this role, you will work with a paediatric population (2 ½ years-16) with a range of diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, autism global developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal abnormities and spina bifida. We also provide therapy for children with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

The service involves predominantly home visits with some work in clinic settings, tele- health and opportunities for groups. You will assess, diagnose and treat patients accordingly. As an Occupational Therapist, you will support children by assessing and providing treatment to improve their fine motor and self-care abilities as well as improve functional performance in their home environment through housing modifications and equipment prescriptions. You will work in partnership with the patient, whaanau and other healthcare providers (e.g Physiotherapist, Speech Language therapist; nurses) in order to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate outcomes of care. The preferred candidate will be someone who is an excellent communicator whilst honouring cultural diversity. An ability to effectively organise your caseload, whilst prioritising tasks, would be imperative in order to be successful in this role.

Essential:

• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and up to date Annual Practicing Certificate
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence

Desired:

• Wheeled mobility and postural management Level 1
• Complex housing modifications accreditation

Benefits:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Free parking onsite
• A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T’s & C’s apply)
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com.

To review the position description for core clinician please 'click here' and experienced clinician please ''click here'. For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext. 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202311561

Applications Close: 27 September 2023