Occupational Therapy - Limerick

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Part-Time Occupational Therapist 

Elective Orthopaedic setting

Limerick

Healthcare Direct is a National Company delivering Occupational Therapy at the highest standards to a broad range of clients in the private and public healthcare sectors.  Full professional clinical support and supervision are provided and you will be part of a dynamic wider multidisciplinary team. 

We are now recruiting for a part-time Occupational Therapist to work in an orthopaedic hospital setting in Limerick. This position will initially involve a 2.5 day week.

The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive occupational therapy support service to patients prior to and following their elective orthopaedic surgery.
• 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 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.
• Maybe required to perform home adaptation assessments in patient’s home from time to time.
• Liaise with other Healthcare Professionals as necessary such as nurses, physiotherapists and social care personnel etc.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good practical skills
• Ability to work in a team
• An inquiring and creative mind
• Problem –solving approach

Prerequisites:

• Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
• Experience in providing OT support in an orthopaedic setting