Occupational Therapist, Community Allied Health

Bay of Plenty
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

Mō Tātou – About UsSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the RoleDo you want to be part of a great interdisciplinary team working in the community? Are you passionate about keeping people at home achieving their potential? Are you client centred?We have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Allied Health team based in Tauranga. This is a permanent part time position – 48 hours per fortnight.The Community Allied Health Team is an interdisciplinary and innovative team that puts the community at the centre of everything it does. We currently deliver Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Language Therapy and Dietician services across the Western Bay to clients with a wide range of conditions. There will be opportunity for the successful candidate to work on innovative projects and to develop further quality improvement initiatives or even research.He Korero mōu - About YouWe value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer. We are family friendly so flexible work patterns can be considered for the right candidate.If you are a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who works well as part of a team and is looking for a rewarding community-based position, then we want to hear from you!Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

In-House career development
Competitive remuneration
Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our ValuesAt Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to ApplyYou can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Judith.Guccione@bopdhb.govt.nz.Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

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