Senior Physiotherapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Athlone; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Athlone is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist – CDNT to join a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team, delivering family-centred assessment and intervention for children with complex needs.

You will focus on participation, mobility, and development within home, school, and community settings, contributing to transition planning and service development.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with CORU registration eligibility.
• Experience with children with disabilities is desirable.
• Experience in community-based or multidisciplinary settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy assessment and interventions.
• Full driving licence and access to transport may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people (0–18 years) with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualised, goal-focused intervention plans in collaboration with the child, family, and multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver therapy using models including individual sessions, group programmes, consultative supports, and capacity-building approaches.
• Support the development of functional mobility, postural management, motor skills, and participation in daily activities.
• Prescribe, monitor, and review assistive equipment, orthotics, and mobility aids where appropriate.
• Provide education, advice, and training to parents, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Contribute to transition planning across services, including early years, school-age, and adolescent transitions.
• Participate in supervision, performance review, and team development activities.

Skills

Paediatric physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Family-centered care

Mobility assessment

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist – CDNT

The Senior Physiotherapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team based in Athlone, providing family-centred, evidence-based assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex developmental needs. The role focuses on supporting participation, mobility, physical development, and independence within home, school, and community environments. I will consider either a Strong Staff Grade or a Senior

Key Responsibilities of Physiotherapist – CDNT

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people (0–18 years) with a range of disabilities including physical, developmental, and complex needs.
• Develop and implement individualised, goal-focused intervention plans in collaboration with the child, family, and multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver therapy using a variety of models including individual sessions, group programmes, consultative supports, and capacity-building approaches.
• Support the development of functional mobility, postural management, motor skills, and participation in daily activities.
• Prescribe, monitor, and review assistive equipment, orthotics, and mobility aids where appropriate.
• Provide education, advice, and training to parents, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Contribute to transition planning across services, including early years, school-age, and adolescent transitions.
• Participate in supervision, performance review, and team development activities.

Requirements of Physiotherapist – CDNT

• A recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Eligibility for registration with CORU as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities is desirable.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary or community-based setting is an advantage.
• Knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy assessment and intervention approaches.
• Full driving licence and access to transport may be required depending on service needs.