An Occupational Therapist (h/f/x) (Ref.006-25)

With a focus on patients and their needs, the Iris Hospitals South (spread over 4 municipalities in the south of Brussels) and their 2500 employees, make every effort to offer the entire population of Brussels and the surrounding area targeted and qualitative care and a multidisciplinary approach, all while maintaining our value as a neighbourhood hospital. The Iris Hospitals South and the UMC Sint-Pieter are embarking on a strategic grouping project to strengthen the stability of both institutions and expand their medical partnerships. This project aims to maintain and improve the quality of care by creating a motivating environment for healthcare providers. This partnership is a great opportunity to strengthen the excellence of two dedicated public hospitals, underpinned by strong ethical values and an unwavering commitment to public health.

Find the Iris Hospitals South,

For the geriatrics service on the Molière Longchamp campus (Forest),

An Occupational Therapist (h/f/x)

For a full-time replacement contract

What does the job entail?

As an occupational therapist, you will play a central role in caring for patients who experience difficulties in their daily activities. You will contribute to their well-being and independence through personalised therapeutic support and interventions tailored to their specific needs.

You are responsible for:

⦁ Evaluating the patient's cognitive and physical abilities through observation, anamnesis, and targeted testing;

⦁ Mapping the lifestyle habits (such as meals, dressing, body care, etc.) and defining the limitations or disabilities;

⦁ Drawing up an occupational therapy diagnosis and developing an individual treatment plan;

⦁ Performing individual and group activities that promote the maintenance or restoration of physical, cognitive and sensorimotor functions;

⦁ Guiding and advising patients and their loved ones in the context of the care pathway, the life project or the return home;

⦁ Proposing aids or environmental adaptations that promote independence in daily life;

⦁ Following up on administrative tasks and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Through these assignments, you actively contribute to promoting the health, well-being and social participation of patients within their living environment.

Your manager, team and work environment

⦁ You will be accompanied by Océane Renaux, head of the occupational therapists.

⦁ You will work in the geriatrics department on the Molière Longchamp campus.

⦁ You will work with another occupational therapist in this unit, but you will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of seven occupational therapists, as well as nurses, care assistants, physiotherapists, doctors, etc.

⦁ You will have the opportunity to expand your skills by discovering other services, particularly in the context of replacements of colleagues in rehabilitation.

Let's talk about you for a moment.

Your education

⦁ You hold a bachelor's degree (graduate degree) in occupational therapy.

Your experience and knowledge

⦁ A first experience in geriatrics is an asset, but starting graduates are welcome.

⦁ You have a good knowledge of French: you are able to understand the patient's needs and communicate efficiently with your colleagues.

Your skills and competences

⦁ You are dynamic and show a decisive and enterprising attitude in your practice.

⦁ You work autonomously, while valuing collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

⦁ You communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing.

⦁ You have active listening skills and empathy towards patients and their environment.

⦁ You act with discretion, respect and confidentiality in all your interventions.

We offer

⦁ Contract type: Replacement contract (ogv 4 months)

⦁ Work regime: 38h/week) ban Monday to Friday

⦁ Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

⦁ Start date: 17/02/2026

A range of benefits in the context of well-being at work:

⦁ A personalized integration course;

⦁ A training programme throughout your career;

⦁ Possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

⦁ A pleasant working atmosphere with a balance between private and professional life;

⦁ Quality of life services at work (massage sessions during working hours, etc.);

⦁ The opportunity to be part of a hospital that has been awarded the "Ecodynamic Company" label, an important recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices.

A whole range of fringe benefits:

⦁ An annual premium and an attractiveness premium;

⦁ A common social service offering a range of benefits (various premiums, discounts through benefits at work, holiday accommodation at attractive prices, etc.);

⦁ Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS network (for you, your partner, your children and dependent parents);

⦁ Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

⦁ Contribution to the costs of public transport: 100% STIB and 80% SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN, and bicycle allowance (0.35 cents/km)

⦁ A bilingualism allowance of 150 € gross per month, subject to presentation of the werkenvoor.be (Art.10 or 12). Possibility to take a language course for free during your working hours;

⦁ 24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ various circumstantial leave);

⦁ A supplementary pension through group insurance.

A salary based on the IFIC scales (Category 14), with the assumption of seniority:

⦁ Min : 3316.66€ gross (index : 2,1223)

⦁ Max : 5234.62€ gross (index 2,1223)

Want to join us?

You want to join our super team? Don't wait any longer and apply before January 4, 2026 using the form online: www.his-izz.be

For further information, contact Océane RENAUX, Coordinator of Occupational Therapists, on 0490/52.43.01.

For all other questions, contact Lucrèce Misonne on 02/739 85 19 or by mail lmisonne@his-izz.be

The use of the masculine form in this job posting is an agreement for the readability of the content. This does not constitute discrimination on the basis of gender in the processing of our applications. The Iris Hospitals South are open to and encourage all applications, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, origin, religion or sexual orientation.