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Occupational Therapist CV Example
Occupational therapy posts in Irish hospitals, primary care and disability services require CORU registration, and panels look for clear evidence of the client groups and settings you know. Name your assessment tools, the equipment and home adaptations you have recommended, and results such as safe discharges or reduced delays.
Professional summary example
CORU-registered occupational therapist with [X] years in [hospital/community] settings, specialising in functional assessment and safe discharge.
Skills employers search for
- Functional assessment
- Activities of daily living
- Equipment and home adaptations
- Cognitive assessment
- Discharge planning
- Paediatric OT
- Mental health OT
- Report writing
Tools and systems
- EPR systems
- Assessment tools (AMPS, MoCA)
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Completed [X] home assessments a month for older adults
- Recommended equipment and adaptations that enabled [X] safe discharges
- Ran a sensory programme for [X] children
- Reduced delayed discharges by [X]% with earlier assessments
Turn duties into results
Weak
Helped patients with daily activities
Strong
Completed [X] functional assessments a month and enabled [X] patients to return home safely
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Assessed
- Recommended
- Enabled
- Coordinated
- Designed
- Reduced
- Delivered
- Trained
Qualifications and certifications to list
- CORU registration (Occupational Therapists Registration Board)
- AOTI membership
Registration: CORU (Occupational Therapists Registration Board)
Typical education: BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
Common mistakes on a Occupational Therapist CV
- Missing CORU registration
- Not naming assessment tools
- No service setting described
- Too much theory, too few outcomes
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I am applying for the Occupational Therapist post in [service]. I am CORU registered and complete [X] home assessments a month that support safe discharge.
Questions
Which registration does an occupational therapist need?
Registration with CORU's Occupational Therapists Registration Board. Put it near the top, along with AOTI membership if you have it.
How do I describe my OT caseload?
Say which service you worked in, such as acute hospital, community or children's disability, the client group, and how many people you assessed each month.
Should I list assessment tools?
Yes. Employers search for the tools they use, such as functional or cognitive assessments. List the ones you are trained in.