Physiotherapist, UPMC Sports Medicine

UPMC Ireland; Cork; Presencial; EUR 44.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension plan

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Ireland invites a chartered physiotherapist to join the Sports Medicine team based at UCC Mardyke Arena in Cork. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of sports injuries, within an interdisciplinary clinic including physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and sports medicine physicians.

The position is fixed term, 35 hour week, offering a structured CPD portfolio, opportunities to contribute to research, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• MISCP registered with CORU.
• Experience in injury screening, diagnostic, manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation understanding.
• Strong knowledge in injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
• Evidence of a structured CPD portfolio - including post graduate qualifications

Responsabilidades

• To fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of all injuries, with particular focus and expertise in sports rehabilitation
• Be actively involved in an interdisciplinary approach of working within the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic involving physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and Sports Medicine Physicians
• To deliver Institute for Health classes across multiple diverse populations rehab, chronic disease management and post-surgery classes.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
• Assist in the development and improvement of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy within UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participate in research in the areas of sports science, orthopaedics, and physiotherapy.
• Adhere to all UPMC policies including (but not limited to) GDPR compliance, Health and safety and incident reporting.

Conocimientos

MISCP

CORU registered

Descripción del empleo

Location: Sports Medicine- UCC Mardyke Arena

Job type: Fixed Term

Overview Of Role

UPMC presently provides high level sports injury management in a number of sports medicine sites across Ireland. These sites are supported by a muti disciplinary team (Diagnostics, Sports Physician and Orthopaedics) and accepts self-referrals and referrals from several different sources. To support this referral pathway, a UPMC Sports Medicine Program has sites across Ireland giving access to expert care close to home. UPMC Sports Medicine is based in UCC Mardyke, Cork. We work closely with UCC Sport, the local community and sports teams. You will become part of the UPMC Network and liaise with other UPMC sports medicine sites and hospitals nationally and internationally. Please note this is a fixed term contract.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• To fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of all injuries, with particular focus and expertise in sports rehabilitation
• Be actively involved in an interdisciplinary approach of working within the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic involving physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and Sports Medicine Physicians
• To deliver a world class Physiotherapy Services provided at the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic on a day-to-day basis.
• Deliver Institute for Health classes across multiple diverse populations rehab, chronic disease management and post-surgery classes.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
• Assist in the development and improvement of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy within UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participate in research in the areas of sports science, orthopaedics, and physiotherapy.
• Adhere to all UPMC policies including (but not limited to) GDPR compliance, Health and safety and incident reporting.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• MISCP and CORU registered.
• Experience in injury screening, diagnostic, manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation understanding.
• Strong knowledge in injury prevention methods and recovery strategies
• Evidence of a structured CPD portfolio - including post graduate qualifications

Desirable

• Post graduate Diploma or MSc in the field of Sports Medicine

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years working as chartered physiotherapist.
• Experience working in a sporting club and working in an interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team.
• Experience in the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies within a sporting environment.

General Personal Competencies

• Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and efficiently.
• Possessing communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Establish relationships and influence key stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate a good level of IT literacy.
• Analysis of data reports.

Salary: €44,122 -€61,953 per annum based on a 35 hour work week

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement And Benefits

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

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits

- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.