Occupational Therapist - Early Supported Discharge (ESD) serviceat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral85,000 - 107,000

We are launching an innovative Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service, and we're looking for dedicated Allied Health Clinicians to join our team at Palmerston North Hospital from the ground up!

• new service, designed to support patients in transitioning from hospital to home.

As part of our dynamic ESD team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will be vital in enhancing patient recovery through early discharge and home-based rehabilitation.We are looking to fill multiple positions with both full time and part time options available!

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged• A professional and supportive culture and team setting• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options• Tailored wellness programmes About the LocationPalmerston North is a great place to live with a culturally diverse population, plenty of outdoor activities, a great variety of eateries and a reasonable cost of living in the region.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

• the perfect blend of rural and city living.To find out more about living and working in the MidCentral area, click hereAbout youWe are looking for individuals who:Have an Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitudeHave the ability to work effectively within a teamHolds New Zealand registration with the appropriate registration board and a current practising certificateAre driven with a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goalsHave effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.Brings strong organisational and time management skillsHolds a full New Zealand clean and current driver's licenceHaving experience working in a similar environment would be an advantage but not essential.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maree Loynes Recruitment SpecialistWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.