Occupational Therapist – Primary care
Occupational Therapist – Primary Care
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide person-centred occupational therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation, and health promotion services within a primary care setting. This role will be open to both Staff with experience or Senior OTs.
The Occupational Therapist will deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing hospital admission, facilitating early discharge, promoting self-management, and supporting functional independence.
Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist – Primary Care
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clinic, home, community, or virtual settings.
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans based on client goals and occupational needs.
- Assess functional ability relating to activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, cognition, sensory processing, and environmental factors.
- Provide rehabilitation and reablement interventions to maximise independence.
- Recommend and prescribe adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications where appropriate.
- Deliver falls prevention, fatigue management, energy conservation, and self-management programmes.
- Support clients with chronic conditions, physical disabilities, neurological conditions, mental health needs, and age-related functional decline.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical documentation.
- Participate in discharge planning and onward referrals as required.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work as an integral member of the Primary Care Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Liaise effectively with:
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Physiotherapists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Public Health Nurses
- Social Workers
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Community Support Services
- Participate in MDT meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions.
- Contribute to integrated care pathways and community-based service development.
Health Promotion & Prevention
- Promote healthy ageing and independent living.
- Deliver education and advice to clients, carers, and community groups.
- Contribute to preventative care initiatives within the primary care setting.
- Identify risks that may impact safety, independence, or wellbeing.
Governance & Quality
- Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Maintain registration and professional competence requirements.
- Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and risk management procedures.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
- Support student supervision and mentoring where appropriate.
Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Primary Care
- Degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with CORU
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapist in community, rehabilitation, primary care, or related settings.
- Experience conducting functional and environmental assessments.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience managing a varied caseload independently.
To apply please click apply or contact jreid@medforce.ie
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