Core Occupational Therapist, Kidz First Child Development Team

Full time 1FTE & part time 0.8FTE, Permanent roleRemuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelinesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. The Opportunity: In this role, you will work with a paediatric population (2 years-16) with a range of diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, autism global developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal abnormities and spina bifida. The work ranges from providing therapy for children with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis, prescribe equipment and undertake Housing modification assessments. You will be supported by a team of Occupational Therapists, a Clinical Leader, Professional Leader as well as a Team Leader.The service involves predominantly home visits with some work in clinic settings, tele- health and opportunities for groups. You will assess, diagnose and treat patients accordingly. As an Occupational Therapist, you will support children by assessing and providing treatment to improve their fine motor and self-care abilities as well as improve functional performance in their home environment through housing modifications and equipment prescriptions. You will work in partnership with the patient, whaanau and other healthcare providers (e.g. Physiotherapist, Speech Language therapist; nurses) in order to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate outcomes of care. The preferred candidate will be someone who is an excellent communicator whilst honouring cultural diversity. An ability to effectively organise your caseload, whilst prioritising tasks, would be imperative in order to be successful in this role. What Were Looking For: A NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a current APC. Recent paediatric clinical experience. An understanding of health disability and illness issues and the services available. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reducing inequities in health outcomes. A full clean drivers licence. Why Join Us? Supportive Team Culture Work alongside experienced Physiotherapists, Clinical Leaders, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals Diverse & Meaningful Work Provide therapy in homes, clinics, and through telehealth, supporting children with orthotics, equipment prescription, casting, and therapeutic interventions Community Focused We proudly serve a high Maaori and Pacific population and welcome applicants from these communities Professional Development Opportunities to grow and upskill while making a tangible impact in your community Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. #J-18808-Ljbffr