Occupational Therapist - Christchurch
Permanent part-time and full-time options considered
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for enabling people to live safely and independently in their homes? Do you have a strong understanding of housing modifications, complex equipment prescription or social rehab needs assessments under the ACC contract?If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Te mahi angitu - The opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. This role focuses on delivering high-quality housing modification assessments and reports under the ACC contract. You'll work closely with clients, whanau, builders, and other professionals to ensure homes are safe, accessible, and tailored to individual needs.
In addition to housing modifications, your caseload will be supplemented with other ACC contract work, offering variety and opportunities to work with clients presenting with a range of co-morbidities including brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex trauma.
We offer attractive operational targets that support professional development, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.
Ka whakahere matau ki a koe - What we can offer you- A friendly, team-focused working environment
- One-to-one education and supervision in new learning areas
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Ongoing professional development and regular in-service training
- Reimbursement of APC (pro-rata)
- Gym membership at corporate rates
- The Trust is a Member of the Safe Spaces Alliance, has taken the Prode Pledge 2024 and is a Carewise accredited employer
- NZ-registered Occupational Therapist with a current Practising Certificate
- Proven experience ideally in housing modifications under the ACC contract
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards and home design principles is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Confident IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Office 365
- Effective time management and willingness to travel
- A valid and clean driver's licence
- Commitment to working within our values and rehabilitation framework
Mo matou | About Us
Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is an independent, charitable organisation specialising in assessment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals impacted by brain, spinal, and other injuries across the South Island. Our purpose is to assist clients in achieving independence, inclusion, and quality of life through integrated services delivered by our skilled interdisciplinary team.
We:
- Welcome Tangata Moana, Tangata Tiriti, Tangata Haumi and Mana Whenua
- Welcome people with a disability
- Welcome neurodiverse people
- Welcome people from the Rainbow community, have taken the Pride Pledge and are a member of the Safe Spaces Alliance
- Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
- Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity we would love to hear from you!
Enquiries regarding this position can be made to:
Nicole Vercoe, Clinical Manager Assessment on 027 4688 711
To view a copy of the position description, go to: https://careers.lfbit.co.nz