Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Incremental HSE pay-scale

Generous annual leave

CPD opportunities

Thank you bonus for referrals

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portlaoise is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist. You will assess and deliver therapy for children with complex needs and work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role offers a full-time schedule, extensive training, and excellent benefits including free parking and CPD opportunities. An ideal candidate will have strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, along with a degree in Occupational Therapy and CORU registration.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with CORU.
• Experience in a disability setting preferred but not required.
• Skills in working with children and a compassionate, family-centered approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver essential occupational therapy for children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop child-centered care plans.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference in children’s lives? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where every day brings a new opportunity to create meaningful impact? Our client’s busy Children’s Disability Service in Portlaoise is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join them in providing high-quality care to children with a range of developmental needs.

This team covers school and home visits across Portarlington, Mountmellick and Edenderry.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll assess, plan, and deliver essential occupational therapy for children with complex needs.
• As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll work with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other specialists to develop holistic, child-centered care plans.

Benefits and Training

• Staff Grades will be offered extensive training and induction coupled with excellent support and supervision.
• This is a full time, 35 hour week spread across Monday – Friday with excellent benefits including free onsite parking, incremental HSE pay-scale, generous annual leave entitlement and CPD opportunities.
• Our client’s service is dedicated to family-centered care, empowering families with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to be active partners in their child’s journey. We seek OTs who are as committed to building these family relationships as they are to achieving clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with CORU.
• Experience: For Staff Grade, experience working with children in a disability setting is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a compassionate, family-centered approach.

How to apply

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

OR

If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!

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