Staff Grade Physiotherapist – Acute

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking a Staff Grade Physiotherapist to provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients in Louth as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will aim to improve mobility, independence and quality of life, with emphasis on safe discharge planning.

You will assess, treat and monitor patients, contribute to discharge planning and work closely with medical, nursing and allied health staff to ensure coordinated care and ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist registered with CORU.
• Eligibility to register with CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility requirements per HSE recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, respiratory function and function.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt interventions.
• Identify clinical risks and escalation concerns appropriately.
• Promote safe mobilisation, falls prevention and patient independence.
• Contribute to discharge planning, equipment recommendations and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, exercise and self-management.
• Maintain confidential clinical records.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals for coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and CPD.

Skills

CORU registration

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Staff Grade Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapist will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients at in Louth. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patients' mobility, functional independence and quality of life, while supporting recovery and safe discharge planning. This role will be involved in an AMR / RESP/ ORTHO mix of patients.

Responsibilities ofStaff Grade Physiotherapist

• Assess patients and develop individualised physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver appropriate interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, respiratory function and functional ability, as relevant to the clinical area.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt interventions as required.
• Identify clinical risks and escalation concerns appropriately.
• Promote safe mobilisation, falls prevention and patient independence.
• Contribute to discharge planning, equipment recommendations and onward referrals.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, exercise programmes and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, supervision and continuing professional development.
• Comply with HSE policies, professional standards, infection prevention and control, health and safety and data protection requirements.

Requirements of Staff Grade Physiotherapist

• Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy that meets CORU registration requirements.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration as required, with the CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge, communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Meet the eligibility requirements specified in the relevant HSE recruitment competition.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in an acute hospital or healthcare setting.
• Experience in patient assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary working.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement