Occupational therapist for the geriatric department (M/F/X) (Ref 028-26)

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 Geriatrics Department on the Joseph Bracops site,

An Occupational Therapist (m/f/x)

Under a fixed-term contract, part-time (26h36/week)

What the job consists of

As an Occupational Therapist, your mission will be to ensure the therapeutic care of hospitalized patients with various pathologies in the field of continuing care. In this context, your mission will be to promote the well-being of the patient, to accompany him or her both in maintaining his or her physical, cognitive and sensorimotor abilities and in maintaining his or her complete autonomy as possible within his or her social and family environment.

You will work in geriatrics as well as in geriatric liaison within a multidisciplinary team (nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, doctors). You will be part of a team of 4 occupational therapists.

Specifically, you:

·      Assess patients' cognitive and physical abilities

·      Evaluate patients' lifestyle habits and define disability situations

·      Facilitate patient groups for capacity maintenance

·      Support, inform and advise the family and friends in the context of the patient's life project and return home

·      Describe your care via the computerized patient record

·      Raising awareness, informing and educating patients about home adaptations

How about we talk about you?

Your education

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

Experience

·      If you have 2 years' experience as an occupational therapist in geriatrics and geriatric liaison, this is an asset, but recent graduates are welcome.

·      You have good knowledge in the management of patients with a geriatric profile, group care and geriatric check-ups.

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

·      Your computer knowledge allows you to ensure optimal follow-up of files.

Your skills:

·      Dynamic, you like to take initiative

·      Autonomous in your work, you also enjoy working in a team and have a sense of collaboration

·      You express yourself clearly both in writing and orally

·      You practice active listening

·      You are discreet and confidential

We offer you:

·      Type of contract: 7-month fixed-term contract (until 31/12/2026)

·      Working time: 70% (26h26/week)

·      Working hours: Part-time work (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will be spread over three and a half days – days to be discussed.

A whole series of fringe benefits:

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 that ensure 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 attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service that offers a whole series 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 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.36/km

·      A bilingual 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 leave);

·      A supplementary pension via group insurance;

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

·      Min: €3379.86 (index: 2.1647)

·      Max: €5339.19 (index 2.1647)

What does the recruitment process look like?

·      A telephone interview with Lucrèce Misonne (recruiter): 30 minutes

·      An interview in the presence of Océane RENAUX (coordinator of occupational therapists): 45 minutes

Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply now by completing our online application form before April 26, 2026

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

Lucretius