Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient Services

Live and work in Whakatāne, a welcoming coastal town with a gorgeous coastline and strong community spiritFull-time, fixed-term position up until May 2027 1.0 FTEA varied acute role across medical, surgical, paediatric, and emergency settingsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Bring your Occupational Therapy skills into a dynamic acute hospital environment where variety and clinical challenge are part of every day. This role rotates across medical, surgical, and paediatric wards, with opportunities to contribute to service development within the Emergency Department and Acute Care Unit.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will complete assessments, deliver interventions, and support discharge planning for patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical needs. The focus is on enabling patients to r...