HealthcareDirect are currently looking to employ a part time Occupational Therapist to work across orthopaedic hospital, community hospital and private nursing home settings in Limerick. You will work in a fully supported environment lead by our OT Clinical Manager. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you feel that you are the right person for the role we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities: xes 2006-2
- Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients prior to and following their elective orthopaedic surgery and older adults in long term care settings.
- Devise and carry out appropriate functional assessments e.g. physical, sensory, cognitive, activities of daily living, seating, hoist & slings.
- Be responsible for client assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised treatment/intervention plans that are patient centred and in line with best practice.
- Collaborate with patients, family, and other staff in treatment planning /intervention to ensure that an optimum service is provided for all patients.
- Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members such as Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists and Physiotherapists in providing an integrated top-quality service.
- Document patient records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies.
- Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
- Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days, completing relevant training courses, attending educational seminars etc.
- Support a safe discharge to the person’s own home, including appropriate equipment provision, carrying out home visits and liaising with community services as required.
- Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days
Prerequisites:
- Minimum 1 year post-graduation experience
- CORU registration
- Membership of the AOTI
- Full driver’s license and access to a car
- Private Indemnity Insurance
Healthcare Direct have a highly experienced team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists supported by Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Managers. We specialise in providing healthcare services to the public and private sectors across Ireland. We provide patient centred quality care in a wide range of settings including community hospitals, nursing and residential care settings, specialist care centres, and also private sessions in patients’ homes. As such, we see a broad and diverse range of clinical presentations.
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