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Job: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Acute) Older Persons Rehabilitation

Location: Dundalk
Contract Type: Full-Time, 35 hour week, Mon- Fri
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale

Excel Healthcare are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, to join a friendly, supportive, team within in Dundalk Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your experience and advance your clinical skills in Older Persons Rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services to older adults undergoing rehabilitation. You will play a key role in supporting patients to maximise their independence, functional ability, and overall wellbeing.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes in a supportive and progressive clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older persons in a rehabilitation setting
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans focused on functional independence and safe discharge planning
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members including Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Medical Staff
• Provide education and support to patients and their families/carers
• Complete clinical documentation and reports in line with professional standards
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and service development initiatives

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience working with older persons / geriatric rehabilitation
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Full driving licence and access to a car (desirable)

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