Occupational Therapist - ref. z05302703
- sHealth and Rehabilitation Service.
The roles available are both permanent partand full time across our Vocational rehabilitation and pain management teams.Please indicate on your cover letter the hours and areas of interest foryou.
Vocational Rehabilitation work together with the client,their employer, GP, other treatment providers and whānau to make their recoveryand return to work a safe and sustainable process.Vocational Rehabilitationmeet the client and their employer at Burwood and onsite at their workplace andprepare a structured rehabilitation plan with an aim towards a clear return towork date.
Vocational Rehabilitation provide a work-specific functionalprogramme and monitor the client- s rehabilitation journey to achieve the bestoutcomes for our clients and their employers.Pain management provide an interdisciplinary approach thatis tailored to meet the complex needs of individuals with chronic pain.
Pain Management involves learningdifferent ways of thinking and acting so that pain interferes less with life.A self-management approach requires an individual to play anactive role in their pain management and emphasises an improvement in qualityof life and function, rather than a cure.Ko wai koe | About YouIn this role, you will be responsible for:Providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice for Occupational Therapy.Educating and providing resources to clients and their employers around the return to work and recovery process within Vocational Rehabilitation.Use Occupational Therapy modalities to support learnings and improvement in the individual
- s management of their chronic pain.Ensuring appropriate documentation and patient records are updated and maintained.Contributing to quality service provision within the Vocational Rehabilitation or Pain Management service, the Occupational Therapy service and the wider Burwood site.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and ExperienceAbility to complete thorough assessments and be able to flexibly integrate interventions using problem solving, robust communication whilst being led by your client
- s goals.Experience in working with patients with significant neurological events would also be an advantage.Experience with working with mental health conditions would be an advantage You will be registered with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board with a current annual practicing certificate.Mō mātou | About Us
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- Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads theday-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functionsdelivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
It weaves thefunctions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisionsand district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services tothe almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
We arecommitted to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring ourpartnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.Ngā hua | Benefits of working at HealthNew ZealandWhen you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a widerwhānau that will support you along your career journey.
We offer greatprofessional development and learning opportunities for all staff.We arealways improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazingkaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.Tono ināianei | Apply NowOnly applications submitted via our career site will beaccepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here.
For additionalinformation about this role please contact Alex Jay, RecruitmentPartner on Alexandra.Jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at HealthNew Zealand, there could be a place for you!Please visit our careers website for other roles and findyour ideal fit within Health New Zealand.