Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
The OT will provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Team, supporting adults within the Laois/Offaly area. The post holder will deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and participation in meaningful daily activities within community settings. I will accept applications from Staff and Senior grades.
Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
- Manage a caseload of adult clients with a broad range of physical, functional, and psychosocial needs within Primary Care.
- Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop collaborative, goal-oriented intervention plans.
- Provide therapy interventions in clients’ homes, clinics, and community settings.
- Support clients with self-management, equipment provision, environmental adaptations, and rehabilitation programmes.
- Liaise with GPs, nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, and other team members to deliver integrated care.
- Contribute to health promotion and prevention initiatives within the adult population.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with HSE policies and professional standards.
- Provide supervision and support to junior staff, students, and therapy assistants as appropriate.
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and quality improvement initiatives.
- Keep abreast of current evidence-based practice and relevant legislation.
- Contribute to service planning, development, and audit activities.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and other relevant HSE policies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
- Hold a qualification approved by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Be registered, or eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by CORU.
- Have at least 3 years post-qualification experience if Senior Occupational Therapist, with relevant experience in adult primary care, community, or physical disability services desirable
- Staff OT open on experience level
- Full, clean driver’s licence and access to own transport essential.
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