Occupational Therapist

0.8-1.0 FTE

Waitaki District Health Services Limited is seeking to employ a New Zealand-Registered Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team based at Oamaru Hospital.  The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent clinical and communication skills.  The service provides both inpatient and community Occupational Therapy services to the Waitaki Region. This role is predominantly based on the inpatient ward but will also cover the community.

The person we are seeking will have:

• Sound clinical experience in inpatient and community settings.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of motivation and passion for the Occupational Therapy profession.
• A client-centred approach to practice.
• The ability to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus.
• A desire to work in a rural inter-disciplinary setting. 

A current practicing certificate and full driver licence are essential.

Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

A job description and application form are available from our website, or contact Sherie Mailei at careers.oamaru@southerndhb.govt.nz. 

For further information or any enquiries ontact Courtney Fisher, Allied Health Manager: courtney.fisher@southerndhb.govt.nz

Waitaki District Health Services Limited (WDHSL) is committed to a culture of equity and diversity that supports organisational excellence and promotes equity outcomes.  This culture and commitment are essential to WDHSL upholding its Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

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Waitaki District Health Services Limited (WDHSL) is committed to a culture of equity and diversity that supports organisational excellence and promotes equity outcomes. This culture and commitment are essential to WDHSL upholding its Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.