Occupational Therapist – Elder care

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team supporting older adults across assessment, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. You will contribute to high-quality patient flow as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and lead on complex cases to promote independence.

The role requires significant post-qualification experience with older adults in various settings, holistic assessments, and expertise in discharge planning, safeguarding, and home adaptations.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working with older adults in acute, community, or intermediate care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to complete holistic and functional assessments with older adults, including frailty, cognitive impairment, or multi-morbidity.
• Experience delivering patient-centred rehabilitation programmes to maximise independence and reduce hospital length of stay.
• Proven competence in managing complex discharge planning, including coordination with MDTs and external agencies.
• Ability to assess for, recommend, and provide assistive equipment and minor home adaptations to support safety and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assess and rehabilitate older adults to promote independence and functional wellbeing.
• Lead on complex cases within a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate safe discharge planning with external agencies and teams.
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff on discharge and home management strategies.
• Write clear, concise clinical documentation and reports.
• Prioritise workload and manage time effectively in fast-paced settings.

Skills

Older adults care

Holistic assessments

Rehabilitation programs

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Elder care

Medforce are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our clients team supporting older adults across assessment, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. You will provide holistic, person-centred interventions that promote independence and functional wellbeing. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will lead on complex cases and contribute to high-quality patient flow. This role is based close to Dublin city centre on all transport links and accessible by car.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist

• Significant post-qualification experience working with older adults in acute, community, or intermediate care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to complete holistic and functional assessments with older adults, including those experiencing frailty, cognitive impairment, or multi-morbidity.
• Experience delivering patient-centred rehabilitation programmes aimed at maximising independence and reducing hospital length of stay.
• Proven competence in managing complex discharge planning, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Ability to assess for, recommend, and provide assistive equipment and minor adaptations to support safety and independence at home.

• Strong understanding of age-related conditions, functional decline, falls risk, and dementia-related needs.
• In-depth knowledge of local and national policies related to discharge to assess (D2A), hospital flow, and community support pathways.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and how to escape concerns appropriately.
• Working knowledge of compensatory strategies, graded activity, risk assessment, and manual handling principles.

• Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate rehabilitation interventions tailored to older adults’ goals.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with patients, carers, MDT colleagues, and social care partners.
• Ability to write clear, concise clinical documentation and reports.
• Confident in providing education to patients, families, and staff regarding safe discharge and home management strategies.
• Capacity to prioritise workload and manage time effectively in fast-paced settings.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Elder care

• Previous experience in integrated care systems, rapid response, or reablement services would be beneficial
• Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
• CORU registered

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