Occupational Therapist

Emerald Locums; Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Locum/contract role

Start December

Acute & rehab

Recruitment support

Team support

Job summary

Emerald Locums are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join an adult acute and rehabilitation service in Ireland, starting December. You will assess adults, plan rehabilitation, and support discharge from hospital, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality interventions.

The role offers full-time locum/contract opportunity with competitive hourly rates and recruitment support from Emerald Locums.

Qualifications

• CORU registration is required.
• OT qualification is required.
• Experience in adult acute, rehabilitation or hospital settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adult patients.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support patients to regain independence and improve functional ability.
• Assess patients’ activities of daily living.
• Support discharge planning and safe hospital transitions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate records.
• Provide person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.

Skills

CORU registration

OT qualification

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

December start

Independent worker

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Location Clare

Expire Date 2026-10-20

Salary €30 - €40 per annum

Job Ref OCCUP57537_1790698849

Occupational Therapist – Adult Acute & Rehabilitation

Ireland

Adult Acute Services / Rehabilitation

Emerald Locums are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join an adult acute and rehabilitation service from December onwards. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience or a strong interest in working with adult patients across acute hospital and rehabilitation settings.

The role will involve working within adult acute services, supporting patients with their rehabilitation, recovery and safe discharge from hospital. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Full-time locum/contract opportunity
• Position available from December onwards
• Adult acute and rehabilitation experience
• Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process
• Support from the Emerald Locums team throughout your placement

Duties

• Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adult patients
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Support patients to regain independence and improve functional ability
• Assess patients’ ability to carry out activities of daily living
• Support discharge planning and facilitate safe transitions from hospital
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Provide person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions appropriate to individual patient needs

Requirements

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
• Previous experience within adult acute, rehabilitation or hospital-based services is desirable
• Strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a caseload
• Available to commence from December onwards

• Clare