Overview
Occupational Therapist | Entrepreneur | PodcasterI NEW FRONTIERS Cohort 23/24
Staff Grade Occupational Therapist for a Pediatric service based in Cork
Responsibilities
The Staff Grade Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to children and adolescents within a pediatric service. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to promote participation in daily activities, enhance developmental skills, and support overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment and Evaluation:
* Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments using standardized and non-standardized tools to identify a child\'s strengths, challenges, and functional abilities across various domains (e.g., fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, self-care, play, social skills).
* Interpret assessment findings to develop a comprehensive understanding of the child\'s occupational performance and participation.
* Collaborate with the child, family, and other healthcare professionals to establish client-centered goals.
* Intervention Planning and Implementation:
* Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessment results, evidence-based practices, and family priorities.
* Implement a range of therapeutic interventions, including:
* Sensory Integration:Providing activities to address sensory processing difficulties.
* Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development:Designing activities to improve coordination, strength, and dexterity.
* Self-Care Training:Teaching and adapting techniques for dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting.
* Play and Leisure Skill Development:Facilitating engagement in age-appropriate play and leisure activities.
* Cognitive and Perceptual Skills:Addressing areas such as attention, memory, problem-solving, and visual perception.
* Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology:Recommending and training in the use of adaptive equipment to enhance independence.
* Modify and adapt interventions as needed based on the child\'s progress and changing needs.
* Collaboration and Communication:
* Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, and educators, to ensure integrated and holistic care.
* Communicate effectively with children, families, and caregivers, providing education, support, and guidance regarding therapy goals and strategies.
* Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and family meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and future planning.
* Liaise with external agencies, schools, and community resources as appropriate to support the child\'s participation in various environments.
* Documentation and Reporting:
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely client records, including assessment reports, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
* Prepare reports for funding bodies, schools, and other relevant stakeholders.
* Professional Development and Quality Improvement:
* Engage in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge in pediatric occupational therapy.
* Participate in supervision, peer review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
* Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of practice.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
* Current registration with CORU Ireland
* Experience working with children and families in a pediatric setting is desirable.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Health and Human Services
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