Physiotherapist - Contractor - Waterford

Spectrum Primary Care; Waterford; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health in Waterford is seeking a Paediatric Physiotherapist to join as a contractor for a fixed-term engagement of 1–5 months with an immediate start. Responsibilities include managing a predominantly paediatric caseload across clinic sites, with flexibility in hours.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy, CORU registration, ISCP chartered membership, and professional indemnity insurance, with paediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy is required.
• CORU registration is essential.
• Chartered ISCP membership is essential.
• Professional indemnity insurance is essential.
• Relevant paediatric clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with paediatric patients across a range of conditions.
• Independently assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans, then provide treatment.
• Educate patients on prevention and improvement of conditions.
• Use app-based rehab to support patient goals.
• Manage medical notes, reports, statistics, and patient payments/receipts.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals promptly.
• Conduct meetings with local GPs and potential referrers.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Paediatric clinical experience

Professional indemnity insurance

Education

BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy

CORU registration

Chartered ISCP membership

Job description

Physiotherapist – Contractor (Paediatrics)

Location: Waterford

Contract type: Fixed-term contractor, 1–5 months available

Start date: Immediate

Hours: Flexible, 16-40 hours

Rate of pay: Competitive rates available

About The Role

Spectrum Health is seeking a Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our AHP team on a contractor basis inWaterford. This is a fixed-term engagement of one to five months, with scope for an immediate start. The successful candidate will manage a predominantly pediatric caseload, delivered in person across one or more of our clinic sites.

What is the role and what will my responsibilities be?

• Work with paediatric patients who have a range of conditions
• Independently assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, then provide treatment accordingly
• Educate patients about how to prevent and/or improve their conditions
• Use app-based rehab to support patient goals
• Be responsible for medical case notes, reports, statistics, managing patient payments and issuing receipts
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals in a timely manner
• Conduct meetings with local GPs and potential referrers
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required

What experience and qualifications do I need?

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy (essential)
• CORU registration (essential)
• Chartered membership of ISCP (essential)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (essential)
• Relevant paediatric clinical experience (preferred)