Community Occupational and Physiotherapists Auckland part and full time considered

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Community Occupational Therapist And Physiotherapist

Auckland opportunities available

Part- and full-time options considered

• Leading community services provider
• Work in an Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT)
• Community and clinic based
• Adult and Paediatric Opportunities
  
  

Are you passionate about delivering rehabilitation through supporting clients who have sustained an injury to regain independence in a community setting?

Looking for a role with hands on work on functional goals in a community setting?

• Share a puzzle with a 7-year-old while targeting fine motor skills
• Navigate a graduated return to the sports field following an injury
• Support a kiritaki to order coffee in a busy café environment
• Support a kiritaki getting ready to return to work through some work hardening skills
  
  

ABI Rehabilitation has an opportunity for an occupational therapist and physiotherapist with an interest in brain injury and experience in rehabilitation to join our progressive interdisciplinary community team.

We are a leader in the field of brain injury and community services rehabilitation as well as an accredited provider of post-acute, residential, and community-based rehabilitation for clients with multi-trauma, concussion, traumatic brain injury. There are opportunities to work across a range of ages and injury types.

We link with our TBI inpatient facility based in Auckland to provide seamless transition for clients returning to living and working in the community. We see our clients at home, workplace, school, and clinic-based settings. We have a strong client and family/whānau focus.

Your Keys To Success

• You love being busy while also having a positive impact on people’s lives
• You want to provide hands on, practical assessment and intervention
• Your approach is kind, warm and inquisitive
• You are comfortable working independently, and also enjoy working as a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• You are registered with the OT or PT Board of New Zealand
• You are open to travelling across Auckland to provide the best service to your kiritaki
  
  

Previous experience in community rehabilitation, brain injury rehabilitation, concussion service delivery, assessment or vocational rehabilitation services would be desirable but not essential.

You Will Be Provided With

• Phone and laptop for work purposes
• Pool car to provide services to your kiritaki in their homes or community settings
• Access to EAP
• Reimbursement for registration with OT or PT board
• Professional development
• Clinical supervision
  
  

The role requires you to work autonomously as well as in close coordination with the rehabilitation team. Our IDT includes medical specialists, neuropsychologists, and allied health providers. On the job training will be provided from our skilled and supportive team, and we are committed to evidence-based practice, and ongoing support and training. There are opportunities for contribution to service development including development of NZ practice guidelines.

We have a strong client and whānau/family focus and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the implementation of Te Hekenga-ā-ora (ABI’s Māori Development Plan 2022-2025), to ensure equitable outcomes.

You will also have access to exclusive discounts from selected retailers such as PB Tech, Pita Pit, PlaceMakers, Repco, Tower Insurance and others.

Are you interested, have the desired skills set and looking for a full-time position, ABI wants to hear from you!

Click the “Apply Now” button and submit your application.

If you want more information about this opportunity, please contact Didje Zwart Area Manager for ABI and Proactive services via email to [email protected] or on mobile 027 613 1607.

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