Physiotherapist – MSK

Allied Health/Nursing; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Co. Galway is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Primary Care Adult Services team covering East Galway and South Roscommon.

The role focuses on autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary setting, delivering evidence‑based MSK assessment and intervention to promote independence, mobility and quality of life for adults. You will work with older adults, managing a diverse caseload including osteoarthritis, falls risk and post‑operative rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy and CORU registration.
• Experience with adult caseloads in community or Primary Care.
• Experience in elderly rehabilitation, falls prevention and age-related MSK disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults in Primary Care setting.
• Manage a diverse caseload including MSK, chronic disease management, rehabilitation and age-related conditions.
• Assess and treat older adults with MSK presentations (OA, spinal pain, osteoporosis, frailty, post‑fracture/ post‑operative rehab).
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programmes to improve strength, balance, mobility, pain management and functional independence in the elderly.
• Provide falls prevention assessment and intervention.
• Provide home visits as required to support patients with mobility or functional limitations.
• Contribute to discharge planning and ageing in place strategies.
• Collaborate with GPs, OTs, PHNs, social workers and MDT members.
• Educate patients and carers on self‑management and exercise for MSK conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in service development and audits.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist - MSK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Primary Care Adult Services team covering East Galway and South Roscommon, based in Co. Galway.

The successful candidate will manage a varied adult caseload within a community setting, providing high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention aimed at promoting independence, function, and quality of life.

The role includes working with adults presenting with a broad range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, particularly within the older population, including age-related degenerative conditions, falls risk, reduced mobility, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, balance impairment, and post-orthopaedic rehabilitation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomous practice while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team.

Key Responsibilities of the Physiotherapist:

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults within a Primary Care setting.
• Manage a diverse caseload including musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and age-related conditions.
• Assess and treat older adults with common MSK presentations, including osteoarthritis, spinal pain, joint disorders, mobility decline, osteoporosis, frailty, and post-fracture or post-operative rehabilitation.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility, pain management, and functional independence in the elderly population.
• Provide falls prevention assessment and intervention, promoting safe mobility and reducing the risk of future injury.
• Provide home visits as required to support patients with mobility or functional limitations.
• Contribute to discharge planning and early intervention strategies to prevent hospital admission and support ageing in place.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, occupational therapists, public health nurses, social workers, and other members of the MDT.
• Educate patients, families, and carers on self-management strategies, exercise programmes, and long-term management of MSK conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria for the Physiotherapist:

• BSc (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• Current CORU registration.
• Experience working with adult caseloads in community or Primary Care settings.
• Experience assessing and managing musculoskeletal conditions, with particular interest or experience in elderly rehabilitation, falls prevention, and age-related MSK disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport (as the role involves community travel).