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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation & Acquired Brain Injury
Location: Cork city & north Cork
Salary: €65,000-€75,000 DOE + excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Due to continued expansion, our client is growing their Allied Healthcare team in Cork and is recruiting a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to work across a couple of their Nursing Homes, ABI and Sub Acute services located throughout Cork.

This is a unique opportunity to work in diverse clinical environments, broaden your expertise, and play a key role in shaping high-quality, patient-centred care, within a progressive and expanding organisation.

Our client is known for its commitment to excellence in elderly and specialist care.

This permanent role, working within modern nursing homes, offering high-quality care to residents with a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including those recovering from ABI, stroke, and complex medical events.

Role:

• This is an exciting opportunity to shape recovery and enhance quality of life for residents through meaningful, evidence-based OT intervention.
• You will require a full clean Irish driving licence and access to a car for conducting off-site seating assessments.
• You will work in a supportive, well-resourced environment that encourages professional development and values the contribution of Occupational Therapy in holistic, person-centred care.
• You will join a highly supportive and collaborative team, including experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and a highly skilled Occupational Therapy Manager who are on hand to offer mentorship and guidance always.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied rehabilitation-focused caseload of residents with ABI, stroke, and post-acute care needs.
• Complete comprehensive assessments including functional, seating, cognitive, and mobility evaluations.
• Create tailored intervention and discharge plans, promoting independence and safety at home or in community care.
• Manage a varied rehabilitation-focused caseload of residents with ABI, stroke, and post-acute care needs.
• Conduct comprehensive functional, cognitive, and seating assessments.
• Create and implement individualised intervention plans that promote independence and participation in daily life.
• Work closely with residents, families, and carers to support recovery, community re-integration, or long-term care goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, service planning, and supervision of junior OT staff and students

Requirements:

• CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualification experience, ideally including work with older people, stroke, dementia, or post-acute rehabilitation.
• Confidence in handling complex discharges, cognitive assessments, and assistive technologies.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills, with a collaborative, MDT-driven approach.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

• Skilled in seating assessments, cognitive interventions, and complex discharge planning.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and MDT collaboration skills.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence and access to a car (for off-site assessments if required).
• Prior experience in a nursing home, residential, or step-down setting is a distinct advantage.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of €65,000-€75,000, depending on experience
• Excellent employee benefits package including pension, sick pay scheme, and CPD allowance
• Access to mentorship, training, and structured career progression
• Supportive environment with experienced leadership in place
• Chance to truly shape patient care and service development in one of Ireland’s most advanced rehab settings.

How to apply:

For a confidential discussion, contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today!