Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Jobs in Ireland

Find occupational therapy jobs in Ireland, including high-demand locum occupational therapy jobs and permanent occupational therapist roles across the HSE, primary care teams, community services and private healthcare providers.

Recruiting in Ireland since 2012, Your World supports occupational therapists in securing high-quality roles nationwide, with opportunities across Staff Grade, Senior and Clinical Specialist occupational therapy jobs in hospitals, community rehabilitation teams and specialist therapy services.

Demand for locum occupational therapists remains strong, with the HSE, Section 38 and 39 agencies and private providers regularly seeking experienced clinicians to support rehabilitation services, discharge teams and children's disability services. For many therapists, locum OT jobs offer flexibility, competitive rates and the opportunity to gain experience across different clinical settings.

What is the Average Occupational Therapist Salary in Ireland?

Many clinicians exploring occupational therapy jobs want to understand the current public health service salary structure. Occupational Therapist pay is governed by the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales. The following scales are effective from 1 June 2026 under Department of Health Circular 2/2026, which applied a 1% increase to annualised basic salaries under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.

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For clinicians seeking increased earning potential and flexibility, locum occupational therapy jobs can offer competitive hourly rates depending on grade, experience and clinical setting. Many services rely on locum occupational therapists to support community rehabilitation teams, acute hospital wards and discharge planning services.

Occupational Therapy Jobs and Specialisms

Your World recruits across a wide range of occupational therapy disciplines, placing clinicians into both locum and permanent roles across public and private healthcare services. Occupational therapists play a key role in helping patients regain independence following illness, injury or disability. This often involves assessing daily living skills, recommending equipment or home adaptations and supporting individuals as they transition from hospital care back into the community.

Community and Primary Care Occupational Therapy Jobs

Community occupational therapists assess patients in their home environment, recommend adaptations or equipment and provide rehabilitation programmes that promote long-term independence. Typical placements include primary care teams, community rehabilitation services and older persons' services, supporting hospital avoidance and safe discharge pathways.

Paediatric Occupational Therapy Jobs

Paediatric OTs work within Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs), primary care and school-age services to improve functional and developmental outcomes for children. Key areas include sensory processing, assessment of need and neurodevelopmental pathway support.

Neurological Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Jobs

Neurological occupational therapists work with patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions, delivering structured programmes that improve independence and quality of life within specialist rehabilitation services and hospital-based therapy teams.

Acute Occupational Therapy Jobs

Acute occupational therapists work alongside multidisciplinary hospital teams, assessing patients early during admission and supporting safe discharge planning. Typical placements include acute medical wards, orthopaedic units, surgical departments and specialist therapy teams.

Mental Health Occupational Therapy Jobs

Mental health OTs support recovery-focused interventions within community mental health teams, CAMHS and approved inpatient units, helping service users build routines, skills and confidence for independent living.

Why Choose Your World for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Ireland?

Established in Ireland in 2012 and part of the Your World Recruitment Group, Your World connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across the HSE, voluntary hospitals, Section 38 and 39 agencies, and private healthcare providers throughout Ireland. We offer more than a job board. We offer a career partnership built around your skills, goals and personal circumstances.

• Dedicated consultants: Dedicated recruitment consultants who understand occupational therapy grade structures, service demand and specialist clinical areas, along with the standards of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI).
• Nationwide opportunities: Access locum, temporary and permanent roles in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and across every county in Ireland.
• Compliance support: Our compliance team manages your CORU registration checks, Garda vetting, references and onboarding documentation so you are ready for placement without delay.
• Fast, reliable pay: Simple timesheets and a payroll team dedicated to making sure you are paid accurately and on time.