Occupational Therapist
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in relocating qualified healthcare professionals throughout Ireland and overseas. We provide full support with professional registration job placement visa and employment permit processing.
Our dedicated RecruitNet team is always available to assist you in finding the perfect role supported by experienced and professional nursing and allied health recruitment consultants.
We are urgently seeking an Occupational Therapist for a hospital located in Westmeath Ireland.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients functional abilities personal activities of daily living (PADL) and cognitive status (including MMSE when appropriate).
Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence safety and effective discharge planning.
Monitor review and document patient progress in line with professional and hospital documentation standards.
Assess and train patients in essential self-care tasks such as feeding dressing toileting and showering recommending assistive or adaptive devices where appropriate.
Evaluate and enhance patients ability to perform safe transfers and mobility; train staff and families on the correct use of hoists slings and mobility aids.
Assess and recommend adaptive seating specialised equipment and environmental modifications to promote safety comfort and independence.
Facilitate kitchen and domestic task assessments to promote independent living and safe use of household appliances.
Collaborate with nursing physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and discharge planning; liaise with community OTs and external agencies for follow-up.
Ensure all occupational therapy interventions comply with professional and hospital standards; participate in audits quality initiatives and maintain patient confidentiality.
Engage in continuous professional development attend mandatory training and contribute to staff education on occupational therapy principles and safe patient handling.
Requirements
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council).
Minimum of one years post-qualification clinical experience in a healthcare rehabilitation or stepdown setting.
Demonstrated experience in functional assessment rehabilitation planning and the use of assistive/adaptive equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practice and relevant national standards.
Strong organisational assessment and documentation skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus
Full-time permanent employment contract
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Opportunities for career progression
Free on-site parking
Bike-to-Work Scheme
Sick pay
Required Skills:
Demonstrated experience in functional assessment rehabilitation planning and the use of assistive/adaptive equipment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practice and relevant national standards. Strong organisational assessment and documentation skills.
Required Education:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
