Occupational Therapist - Amputee Rehabilitation

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

We have a part time vacancy for an Occupational Therapist to be based in our Auckland Centre on a 12-month fixed term covering parental leave.      

This vacancy is for approximately 20-24 hours per week, we are flexible about the actual hours and days of work.

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

The Occupational Therapist will provide critical rehabilitation interventions, including

·         identifying the patient’s functional goals, which can include self-care, home management, work tasks, driving, childcare, leisure activities,

·         providing prosthetic rehabilitation assessments and plans

·         working closely with prosthetist/orthotists to provide people with training to use their prosthesis

·         analysing tasks and providing modifications to achieve functional goals

·         providing education on compensatory techniques and equipment to accomplish tasks and activities

·         identifying and addressing psychosocial issues

·         provision of telehealth consultations as required

Ko wai koe (About you)

The ideal candidate will also have:

• ·         at least 2 years post graduate experience 
• ·         a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• ·         experience in rehabilitation
• ·         excellent communication skills
• ·         the ability to work well autonomously in a team environment 
• ·         a keen interest in learning and professional development

OFFER

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of our staff. We provide a flexible and supportive work environment with employee benefits including:

• ·         Flexible working hours
• ·         23 days annual leave, long service leave, options for extra (discretionary) leave
• ·         Free health checks and flu vaccinations
• ·         Health insurance discounts
• ·         Up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• ·          Professional development opportunities.

Te Tono (How to apply)

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

Peke Waihanga leads the way in providing world-class prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services across New Zealand. We are a crown entity, and our vision is 'independent and productive lives for the people we care for'.

At Peke Waihanga we pride ourselves on delivering world class patient centred care in a supportive environment, and the Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialists, prosthetists, orthotists, doctors, technicians, and non-clinical staff.