Primary Care Occupational Therapist – Empower Independence

Medforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation in a primary care setting across clinic, home, and community visits. The role supports MDT working, promotes self-management, and aims to maximise functional independence for clients with diverse needs, including older adults and chronic conditions.

CORU registered OTs with community experience and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team will

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and CORU registration.
• Experience in community/primary care settings.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience conducting functional and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clinic, home, community, or virtual settings.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans based on client goals and needs.
• Assess 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.
• Deliver falls prevention, fatigue management, energy conservation, and self-management programmes.
• Support clients with chronic conditions and age-related decline.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and support networks.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client-centred care

Falls prevention

Home visits

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Medforce is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation in a primary care setting across clinic, home, and community visits. The role supports MDT working, promotes self-management, and aims to maximise functional independence for clients with diverse needs, including older adults and chronic conditions.

CORU registered OTs with community experience and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team will