Occupational Therapist - Assessment Services

About the Company Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is a respected independent charitable organization dedicated to providing assessment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals affected by brain, spinal, and other injuries throughout the South Island. Our mission is to empower clients to achieve independence, inclusion, and enhanced quality of life through the delivery of integrated services by our expert interdisciplinary team. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. This position offers both permanent part-time and full-time options. In this role, you will focus on delivering high-quality housing modification assessments and reports in accordance with the ACC contract. You will collaborate closely with clients, their families, builders, and other professionals to ensure that homes are safe, accessible, and tailored to meet individual needs. In addition to housing modifications, your caseload may include other ACC contract work, providing you with a diverse range of opportunities to work with clients who present with various co-morbidities, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex trauma. We pride ourselves on offering operational targets that promote professional development, clinical excellence, and a healthy work-life balance. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria: - Registration as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand 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 - Proficient IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office 365 - Effective time management skills and a willingness to travel - A valid and clean driver's license - Commitment to our core values and rehabilitation framework Benefits We offer a supportive and team-oriented working environment that includes: - 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 your annual Practising Certificate (pro-rata) - Gym membership at corporate rates We are also proud to be a member of the Safe Spaces Alliance, have taken the Prode Pledge for 2024, and are a Carewise accredited employer. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you. For inquiries regarding this position, please contact Nicole Vercoe, Clinical Manager Assessment, at 027 4688 711. To view a copy of the position description, please visit our website at https://careers.lfbit.co.nz.