Junior Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Medicine

UPMC Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACES programme rewards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UPMC Ireland is seeking a Junior Physiotherapist to join the Sports Medicine team at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin. You will work alongside senior physiotherapists, sports physicians and orthopaedic consultants to deliver rehabilitation services for athletes and active individuals, with strong mentoring and development opportunities.

The role focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment, post-operative rehab, return-to-play planning, injury prevention, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
• CORU registration.
• 2 years post graduate experience in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
• Assist in post-operative rehabilitation programmes.
• Support return-to-play planning for athletes.
• Contribute to injury prevention and performance programmes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in CPD and in-service trainings sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
• Adhere to GDPR compliance, Health and safety and incident reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

CORU registration

2 years post graduate experience in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy

ISCP membership (desirable)

Job description

JuniorPhysiotherapist – Sports Medicine

Location: Sports Surgery Clinic Job type: Permanent (38 hours per week)

Overview of role:

ThePhysiotherapist will work alongside senior physiotherapists, sports physicians,and orthopaedic consultants to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services toathletes and active individuals. This role offers excellent mentoring,professional development, and exposure to complex sports injury cases in ahigh-performance clinical environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based assessment andtreatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries
• Assist in post-operative rehabilitationprogrammes
• Support return-to-play planning for athletes
• Contribute to injury prevention andperformance programmes
• Work collaboratively within amultidisciplinary team
• Participate in CPD and in-service trainingsessions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation inline with professional standards
• Adhere to all UPMC policies including (but not limited to) GDPR compliance, Health and safety and incident reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
• CORU registration
• 2 years post graduate experience in sports andmusculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills
• Ability to work effectively within a team

DesirableCriteria:

• Experience working with athletesor sports teams
• Membership of the Irish Society ofChartered Physiotherapists (ISCP)

EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.

Performance and Recognition

– Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Developmentand Career Opportunities

– Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMCexpands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.