Occupational Therapists - Tipperary South

HealthcareDirect are currently looking to employ a part time Occupational Therapists to complete ad hoc housing assessments in Tipperary.  You will work in a fully supported environment lead by our OT Clinical Manager and be given the opportunity to work autonomously in the private healthcare sector. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you feel that you are the right person for the role we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have experience in the following:

• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience

• Functional and activities of daily living assessments with a person in their own home
• Prescribing assistive equipment and minor adaptations e.g. grab rails,raised toilet seats,bed levers
• Writing Home Visit Reports and Functional Reports
• Liaising with resident’s families and other relevant agencies

Desirable experience:

• Housing Assessments Reports
• Major adaptations e.g. stair lift, ramp access, level access bathroom
• Member of AOTI Housing Advisory Group

Prerequisites:

• CORU registration
• Membership of the AOTI
• Full driver’s license and access to a car
• Private Indemnity Insurance

Healthcare Direct have a highly experienced team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists supported by Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Managers. We specialise in providing healthcare services to the public and private sectors across Ireland. We provide patient centred quality care in a wide range of settings including community hospitals, nursing and residential care settings, specialist care centres, and also private sessions in patients’ homes. As such, we see a broad and diverse range of clinical presentations.

Healthcare Direct fully believes in supporting its staff members and supporting employees with Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The post-holder would benefit from:

• Full professional clinical support and supervision from our dedicated Clinical Management Team.
• Extensive support from the wider Operations Management Team.
• In-house training to support you in your role with potential career progression in the areas of Occupational Therapy.
• Support in attending external CPD courses relevant to the post.

Please send your CV to Mary Fleming at Healthcare Direct    mary.fleming@healthcaredirect.ie 

Alternatively contact our office on 1850-749746