Occupational Therapist - Manawatu-Wanganui

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Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

Company: Geneva Healthcare Ltd

Location: Manawatu

Work type: Part Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-6-603-1286

Fax: +64-7-319-4378

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OT - Manawatu - Wanganui

Who are we? Gains@Geneva is our Psychology and Allied Health Service, providing personalised assessment and rehabilitation to people in the community. A trusted name in the regions we service, our team supports people to rehabilitate from illness, injury or disability while staying connected to family/whanau and their community.

About the role:

An excellent opportunity is now available for a Registered Occupational Therapist Contractor with wheelchair and seating and environmental modification skills that wishes to work across the wider Manawatu / Wanganui region.

You will be working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, within a best practice, person and family/whanau centred approach to assessment and rehabilitation.

As a community based Occupational Therapist you will have a real passion and dedication to all aspects of service delivery and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with your clients and their families. You will work with a wide range of people with illness, injury or disabilities, providing assessment and rehabilitation programmes within their home, work or community settings.

This role reports directly to the Regional Clinical Manager.

Role requirements include:

  • NZ Registration and current APC
  • Association membership
  • Proven NZ post graduate experience of more than 2 years
  • Experience in one or both of the following areas is essential
  • - Wheelchair and seating assessment
  • - Home and or work place modification
  • Experience in some or all of the following (adult and/or paediatric):
    • Neuro and TBI assessment and rehabilitation
    • Spinal injury assessment and rehabilitation
    • assistive device/equipment provision (assessment, set up and training)
    • delivering community based rehabilitation
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • An understanding and appreciation of Tikanga Maori
  • Clean Full NZ Drivers Licence with access to a reliable vehicle

Proficient computer and IT knowledge.

Join the team:

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau/families and communities.

We are a passionate and hardworking multidisciplinary team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent clinical support and development that will assist you build on your career aspirations, experience and development.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter or for a confidential discussion please call Danielle on 0800 266 577

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