Occupational Therapist

Job description

Orange Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and flexible locum Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Dublin West. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic practice, delivering essential support to children and families within a supportive and nurturing community environment.

• Work as part of an organised interdisciplinary team to offer the highest quality assessments, consultations and therapies to families and their children.
• Review all the documents on the client file to fully establish the appropriate assessment/s to be completed as part of the AON.
• Provide a variety of psychological assessments (ADOS, ADI-R and Occupational Therapy Assessments) to children and young people (3-17 years).
• Offer full-scale reports to relevant professionals and clients as well as liaising with schools and other required agencies.
• Within a interdisciplinary team, compile the evidence acquired to arrive at a differential diagnosis.
• Take part in the quality assurance of reports by having an active role in the presentation of results and feedback process with families.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy as recognised by Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI).
• Children First Training (HSE Certificate).
• CORU registration.
• Be a member of AOTI or be eligible to join.
• Minimum of 12 months postgraduate qualification experience.
• Relevant experience in administering diagnostic assessments in the area of ASD.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 Training.
• Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised Training (desirable).
• Eligible to work in Ireland on a full-time basis

Work Hours and Location:

• Flexible working hours and days.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.

Salary Information:

• €90 – €110 per hour
• Travel and any other work-related expenses are covered.