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

With an approach focused on patients and their needs, the Iris Sud Hospitals (present in 4 municipalities in the south of Brussels) and its 2500 employees work to ensure that the entire population of Brussels and its surroundings receives efficient and quality care, multidisciplinary care, while maintaining a real dimension of proximity. The Iris Sud Hospitals and the CHU Saint-Pierre are undertaking a strategic grouping project aimed at consolidating their stability and boosting their medical partnerships. This project aims to preserve and strengthen the quality of care by offering an even more stimulating environment for health professionals. This collaboration represents a great opportunity to strengthen the excellence of two committed public hospitals, supported by strong ethical values and a constant commitment to public health.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For the geriatric department at the Molière Longchamp site (Forest),

An Occupational Therapist (m/f/x)

Under full-time replacement contract

What the job consists of

As an occupational therapist, you play a central role in the care of patients who are experiencing difficulties in their daily activities. You contribute to their well-being and autonomy by offering personalized therapeutic support and interventions adapted to their needs.

You are responsible for:

· Assess cognitive and physical abilities through observation, anamnesis and targeted tests;

· Evaluate lifestyle habits (meals, dressing, washing, etc.) and define patients' disability situations;

· Establish an occupational therapy diagnosis and design an individualized care program;

· Implement individual or collective therapeutic activities that promote the maintenance or recovery of physical, cognitive and sensorimotor capacities;

· To support and advise patients and their relatives in the context of the care project, the life project or the return home;

· To offer adaptations or technical aids to facilitate autonomy on a daily basis;

· Ensure administrative follow-up and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings in order to guarantee continuity and quality of care.

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

Your manager, your team and your environment:

· You will be supervised by Océane Renaux, head of occupational therapists,

· You will work in the geriatric unit on the Molière Longchamps site,

· You will work with another occupational therapist in this unit but you will join a multidisciplinary team of 7 occupational therapists as well as nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, doctors, etc

· You will have the opportunity to broaden your skills by discovering other services, in particular in the context of replacing colleagues in the rehabilitation units.

How about we talk about you?

Your training:

· You hold a bachelor's degree (diploma) in occupational therapy.

Your experience and knowledge:

· A first experience in geriatrics is an asset but young graduates are welcome.

· You have a good knowledge of Dutch: You are able to understand the patient's needs and communicate with your colleagues

Your skills:

· You are dynamic and show a real spirit of initiative in your practice.

· You work independently, while enjoying collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

· You communicate clearly and appropriately, both orally and in writing.

· You are an active listener and have great empathy for patients and their loved ones.

· You act with discretion, respect and a sense of confidentiality in all your interventions.

We offer you:

⦁ Type of contract: CDR (duration of approximately 4 and a half months)

⦁ Working time: full-time = 38 hours/week from Monday to Friday

⦁ Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

⦁ Start date: 17/02/2026

A series of benefits related to well-being at work:

⦁ A personalized integration process;

⦁ A training program that will accompany you throughout your career;

⦁ A possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

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

⦁ Services ensuring the quality of life at work (organisation of massages during working hours, etc.);

⦁ The opportunity to join a hospital labeled "Ecodynamic Company", a major recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices

A whole series of fringe benefits:

⦁ An annual bonus and an attractiveness bonus;

⦁ A collective social service that offers a whole range of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, holiday stays at attractive prices, etc.);

⦁ Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS network (for you, your spouse, your ascendants and descendants at your expense);

⦁ Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

⦁ A contribution to public transport costs of up to 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.35/km

⦁ A bilingualism allowance (subject to the submission of the Selor Art. 10 or 12, you will have the opportunity to take Dutch courses free of charge during your working hours);

⦁ 24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ special occasion leave);

⦁ A supplementary pension via group insurance;

Gross remuneration on the basis of the IFIC scales (category 14), with resumption of seniority:

⦁ Min 3316.66€ (index: 2.1223)

⦁ Max 5234.62€ (index 2,1223)

Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply without further delay by completing our online application form before 04/01/2026: www.his-izz.be

For any further information about the position, contact Océane RENAUX, Occupational Therapist Coordinator, on 0490/524301.

For any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me on 02/739 85 19 or by email lmisonne@his-izz.be

The use of the masculine in this job offer is a convention aimed at the legibility of its content. This does not call for any gender discrimination in the processing of our applications. At Iris Sud Hospitals, we welcome and encourage all applications, without discrimination based on age, disability, gender, origin, religion or sexual orientation."