Occupational Therapy- Community ServicesNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora TaranakiLocation: Taranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthContract: Permanent 0.5FTE (40 Hours per fortnight)Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (formerly Taranaki District Health Board) is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture, view the video on our .Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleOur Community Occupational Therapy (OT) team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join. The community team provides a broad range of services to clients with predominately physical disabilities throughout Taranaki.As a community Occupational therapist, you will need-· Appropriate clinical experience working with people with disabilities.· The ability to provide efficient, effective intervention for community clients.· Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise· A knowledge of funding processes for Enable NZ and ACC.· Preferably be an Accredited Assessor and registered Housing Assessor· A commitment to quality service delivery.Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our teamTe Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.E pā ana ki a tatou - About usAt Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department· Access to clinical training and education· Up to date facilities· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams· Professional developmentMe pēhea te tuku tono - How to applyClick the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Karien Visagie, Professional Lead Occupational Therapy at: and indicate the job title in the subject line.Applications Close 03 May 2024Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whaiBy joining together we will succeed