Senior Physiotherapist

Medforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their multidisciplinary team. This vital role focuses on delivering effective rehabilitation interventions for older adults transitioning from hospital care to home. The successful candidate will conduct thorough assessments, implement evidence-based treatments, and collaborate with various healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to clinical excellence and mentorship, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the independence of older persons. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience in older persons or rehabilitation setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to older adults.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning with acute hospitals.
• Lead care planning and ensure high standards of clinical governance.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Patient outcome monitoring

Care planning

Mentoring

Education

CORU registration as a Physiotherapist

Postgraduate training in falls prevention

Postgraduate training in neurological rehabilitation

Tools

Standardized assessment tools

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist

The Senior Physiotherapist will play a key role in delivering timely and effective rehabilitation interventions as part of the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) ICPOP Team based in Naas. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support older persons transitioning from acute hospital care to home, facilitating functional recovery, reablement, and optimal independence.

Responsibilities of Senior Physiotherapist

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to older adults in a community and home-based setting.
• Contribute to safe and efficient discharge planning in collaboration with acute hospitals and community services.
• Work closely with MDT colleagues including Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Medical Staff, Social Workers, and Case Managers.
• Identify risks and implement strategies to minimize re-admissions and falls.
• Monitor and review patient outcomes using standardized assessment tools.
• Lead on care planning and documentation, ensuring high standards of clinical governance.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to basic grade physiotherapists and students.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, service improvement initiatives, and performance audits.

Requirements of Senior Physiotherapist

• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience, with at least 1 year in an older persons or rehabilitation setting desirable
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable:

• Experience in ICPOP, ESD models, or integrated care settings.
• Postgraduate training in areas such as falls prevention, neurological rehabilitation, or geriatrics.

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