Occupational Therapist

Community Intellectual Disabilities Team

Location: Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute
Salary: $83,780.26 (approx £62,700) per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Clinical Manager

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Position Overview

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join their Community Intellectual Disabilities Team at the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, client-centered assessments, develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet productivity standards set by the department for direct patient care and related non-patient duties.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for all referred inpatients and outpatients, using objective clinical measures to identify needs and set realistic, achievable goals.

• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans and deliver targeted therapeutic interventions, ensuring a client-centered approach.

• Supervise and delegate treatment plans to aides, assistants, and students, providing guidance and oversight.

• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting interventions as necessary, and communicate outcomes to relevant staff and physicians.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with current standards, including clinical reports and required statistics.

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery and quality of Occupational Therapy within the team.

Qualifications & Registration

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.

• 1–2 years post-graduate experience, preferably within a hospital or similar healthcare setting.

• Local registration with the Council for Allied Health Professions (CAHP) and compliance with re-registration requirements.

• Experience working in psychiatric care and with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong organisational skills, creativity, and flexibility to meet diverse patient needs.

• Ability to supervise and mentor assistants, aides, and students.

BENEFITS

• Generous relocation package
• 3 months accommodation
• Pension (10% split between the employee & BHB)
• Major medical insurance with a suite of additional products that you can choose
• Social insurance (government pension)

Pre-employment substance abuse screening is mandatory for all successful candidates.

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