Occupational Therapist – Acute rehab
Occupational Therapist – Rehab acute
The Occupational Therapist will provide person-centred occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients in the Rehabilitation Unit, promoting functional independence, supporting rehabilitation goals, and facilitating safe and timely discharge in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). This is a Staff Grade role in Drogheda.
Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist – Rehab acute
- Assess patients’ functional abilities, occupational performance, and rehabilitation needs.
- Assess activities of daily living (ADLs), including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to maximise independence.
- Provide functional rehabilitation, adaptive techniques, and equipment recommendations.
- Educate patients and families on strategies to promote safety and independence.
- Establish rehabilitation goals in collaboration with patients and the MDT.
- Assess functional ability and identify barriers to safe discharge.
- Recommend equipment and adaptations to support discharge home.
- Liaise with community services to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in MDT meetings and discharge planning.
- Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to relevant professionals.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and other healthcare staff.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment plans.
- Practise in accordance with CORU standards and hospital policies.
- Comply with infection control, safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, supervision, and continuing professional development.
Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Rehab acute
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy eligible for CORU registration.
- Current CORU registration as required for the post.
- Knowledge of rehabilitation, ADL assessment, and functional independence.
- Effective communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload and practise safely within professional competence.
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