Rotational Occupational Therapist (Full Time) Acute Allied Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 1 $58,513 - 8 $85,204)

• 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 Rotational Occupational Therapist. You will join our annual rotations through five specialist areas including; Spinal Unit, National Burns Unit, Community Services, Acute Stroke/Adult Rehabilitation & Hand Therapy. Come and join our supportive team, providing neurological speciality of acute/rehab stroke and neurological conditions. Our therapists cover inpatient acute and rehabilitation wards for people with decreased occupational performance following conditions such as stroke, amputation, falls, fractures, and deconditioning.  

If you enjoy variety, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary team then this is the job for you. Counties Manukau District is committed to enabling our people to be self-managers and you will be supported to work collaboratively with clients, carers and other health care professionals.

Essential:

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with a current practising certificate
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development
• Excellent inter-professional communication
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of clients
• Full current NZ driver's licence

Benefits:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• 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
• A train service direct to the hospital door
   

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button. To review the position description please click here. If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202311776

Applications Close: 21 October 2023