Occupational Therapist - part time, acute hospital

Overview

Location: Wellington Regional HospitalContract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention across acute inpatient settings, with a focus on short-stay medical patients (ED/Medical Assessment and Planning Unit/Medical Winter Ward).
• Discharge planning and supporting safe, timely transitions of care, including a strong focus on discharge readiness.
• Contribute to embedding early mobility initiatives across ward environments.
• Work as part of a wider team of occupational therapists (experienced clinicians and rotational staff) and collaborate with the multidi...