Occupational Therapy Lead
Job Overview:
This position involves coordinating patient discharges from the step-down unit in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
* Delivery of Occupational Therapy services for patients transitioning to a 25 bedded step-down unit.
* Supervision and coordination of Therapy Assistants.
* Facilitating communication between hospital and community care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading multi-disciplinary efforts to expedite patient discharges.
* Supervising Therapy Assistants to ensure high-quality care.
* Coordinating equipment provision and discharge planning processes.
Requirements:
* Recognized qualification as an Occupational Therapist.
* Current registration or eligibility for registration with CORU.
* At least 3 years of post-qualification clinical experience in acute hospital and/or community care settings.