Physiotherapist – Primary Care

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

Job summary

Medforce is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and health promotion in a primary care setting. Open to Staff and Senior Physiotherapists.

You will contribute to early intervention, chronic disease management, falls prevention, musculoskeletal care, and community support aimed at reducing hospital admissions and promoting self-management. Experience in primary care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Experience working as a Physiotherapist in primary care, community, rehabilitation, acute, or related healthcare settings.
• Experience assessing and treating a varied caseload independently.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering rehabilitation and exercise-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments in clinic, home, community, or virtual settings.
• Develop and implement person-centred treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Assess and manage a broad range of conditions including musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, mobility, and chronic pain.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical assessments

Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

CORU registration

Job description

Physiotherapist – Primary Care

The Physiotherapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and health promotion services within a primary care setting. This position is open to Staff (experienced) and Senior Physiotherapists.

The Physiotherapist will play a key role in early intervention, chronic disease management, falls prevention, musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation, and community-based support aimed at reducing hospital admissions and promoting self-management.

Responsibilities of Physiotherapist – Primary Care

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments in clinic, home, community, or virtual settings.
• Develop and implement person-centred treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Assess and manage a broad range of conditions including:
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Neurological conditions
  • Respiratory conditions
  • Age-related mobility issues
  • Chronic pain and long-term conditions
• Provide interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, posture, and functional independence.
• Deliver exercise prescription, rehabilitation programmes, and self-management education.
• Undertake falls risk assessments and falls prevention interventions.
• Assess mobility and recommend mobility aids and assistive devices where appropriate.
• Support rehabilitation following illness, injury, surgery, or hospital admission.
• Educate clients, carers, and families on treatment plans and prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records.
• Participate in discharge planning and referral pathways as required.

• Promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and preventative healthcare.
• Deliver education programmes relating to mobility, posture, exercise, and injury prevention.
• Support chronic disease management and healthy ageing initiatives.
• Identify risks affecting physical health, safety, and independence.

Requirements of Physiotherapist – Primary Care

• Degree or recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with CORU

• Experience working as a Physiotherapist in primary care, community, rehabilitation, acute, or related healthcare settings.
• Experience assessing and treating a varied caseload independently.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering rehabilitation and exercise-based interventions.

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