Senior Physiotherapist (Part-time) – Galway

Allied Health/Nursing; Galway; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 77.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Allied Health/Nursing seeks a CORU-registered Senior Physiotherapist to cover a short-stay rehabilitation unit in Co. Galway. The role focuses on promoting patient independence and maximizing functional outcomes as patients transition from hospital to home.

Part-time 20–25 hours weekly, with multidisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning integral to care. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based physiotherapy for older adults, coordinate with hospital and community teams, and

Qualificações

• CORU registration as Physiotherapist is essential.
• Senior Physiotherapist experience is essential.
• Experience in rehabilitation and/or care of older adults.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and rehab skills.
• Experience with falls management and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence.
• Support falls prevention and falls management through education and intervention.
• Assess mobility and functional ability to support safe discharge home.
• Contribute to discharge planning and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with hospitals, community services and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Conhecimentos

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Falls prevention

Rehabilitation planning

Team collaboration

Independence promotion

Descrição da vaga

Senior Physiotherapist - Galway (Part-time 20 - 25 hours per week)

• €65,197.00 - €76,767.00 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to provide cover within a short-stay rehabilitation unit in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CORU-registered Senior Physiotherapist with experience in rehabilitation and care of older adults to make a meaningful impact, supporting patients as they transition from acute hospital care back to their homes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting patient independence, maximising functional outcomes and facilitating safe and timely discharge.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Physiotherapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation to older adults within a short-stay rehabilitation setting.

The role will involve close collaboration with patients, families, hospital teams and community services to support effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Physiotherapist:

• Complete comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence.
• Support falls prevention and falls management through assessment, intervention and patient education.
• Assess patients' mobility and functional ability to support safe discharge home.
• Contribute to discharge planning and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with acute hospitals, community services and relevant healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans according to clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide clinical guidance and support within the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based practice and high standards of patient-centred care.

Essential Requirements for the Senior Physiotherapist:

• Current CORU registration as a Physiotherapist - essential.
• Senior Physiotherapist experience - essential.
• Relevant experience in rehabilitation and/or care of older adults.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and rehabilitation skills.
• Experience with falls management and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload effectively.