Job Details
- Job ID: LFTOT
- Job Type: Part time
- Workplace Type: On-Site
- Job Duration: Permanent
- Min Education: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Company Name For Job: Laura Fergusson Trust
- Min Experience: 2 years
- Position Title: Occupational Therapist
- Required Travel: Yes, some within the greater Wellington region
- Salary: NZD 86,000 – NZD 105,000
- Classification:
- Scope of Practice:
- Activities of Daily Living - Assessment and Treatment
- Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Home and Community Environment assessment
- Rehabilitation
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
- Occupational Therapist – Community Team
- 20-24 hours (potential for more)
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist. This is based on-site at Laura Fergusson Trust in Lower Hutt and in the community (greater Wellington region). This role will work with clients with brain injury or other complex disabilities/injuries.
Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)
This role involves a variety of clinical work
(assessment, intervention, innovation, equipment, and education) for
injury-related rehabilitation to restore clients’ independence &
ability to participate in their everyday life: Supporting clients to adjust to
changes & challenges in their lives
- Monitoring and reporting client progress
- Assisting clinical aspects within our residential
service include assessing and treating clients to achieve independence and
wellbeing
- Collaborating with other Allied Health staff through our
interdisciplinary team
Ko wai koe (About you)
E pā ana ki a tatou |About us
We are an independent provider of residential and community-based rehabilitation for clients with a variety of neurological, physical and developmental disorders including traumatic brain injury. We are driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life.
Ngā mātāpono |Our Values
- Empathy, Aroha - We are kind, and have a desire to know and understand others
- Embracing Diversity, Kanorau Awhitanga - We respect people, value difference and are committed to equity
- Courage, Kia Maia - We are prepared to change and lead the way by being the best we can be
OFFER
Manage your own caseload independently to support your
clients with complex disabilities and injuries
Key selling points
- Flexible work
options
- Supportive
manager
- Strong IDT
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
What’s in it for me?
- Manage your own
caseload independently
- No weekend work
- Make a
difference in people’s lives!
Te Tono (How to apply)
For further information or to apply please email
hr@lft.org.nz
Me pēhea te tono |To apply for this role you must
have:
- Registration
with the OTBNZ (Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand).
- A full New
Zealand driver’s licence, or legally licenced and able to drive in New
Zealand.
- New Zealand
citizenship, permanent residence or another valid work visa.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)
For further information please email hr@lft.org.nz