Therapy Assistant — Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

FHLB Des Moines; Ireland; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension scheme

Free staff parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Tralee invites applications for a Therapy Assistant in the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy department. This full-time permanent post supports delivery of therapy services and requires a commitment to professional development and patient-centred care.

The role involves caseload management, direct patient intervention under supervision, and collaboration with families and staff to plan treatment. IT literacy and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential QQI Level 5 Health Care Certification.
• Desirable QQI Level 5 Therapy Assistant Certification.
• IT knowledge and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
• Work directly with patients under the direction of Therapy Staff to provide intervention in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and staff in treatment planning and in the provision of support and advice.
• Carry out duties related to therapy programmes as directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Dietician.
• Maintain accurate records of service user assessments and interventions.
• Record intervention outcomes as appropriate and report outcomes to the therapy supervisor.
• Maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in service user files in accordance with local service protocols.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Arrange and carryout duties in a timely manner.
• Assist in the organisation, maintenance and / or ordering of equipment and materials used in assessment and treatment, in conjunction with Therapists.
• Comply with department procedures with regard to recommendation and provision of all assistive equipment / custom made devices.
• Keep up-to-date statistics and other administrative records as required within the Therapy department.

Skills

IT proficiency

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Certification

QQI Level 5 Therapy Assistant Certification

Job description

Bon Secours Health System in Tralee invites applications for a Therapy Assistant in the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy department. This full-time permanent post supports delivery of therapy services and requires a commitment to professional development and patient-centred care.

The role involves caseload management, direct patient intervention under supervision, and collaboration with families and staff to plan treatment. IT literacy and access to a car are essential.