Senior Physiotherapist- Older persons

Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist - Integrated Care for Older Persons
Location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until March 31st)
Working Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for the appropriate Senior grade

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join an integrated care team working with older persons in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This part-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults, helping to enhance mobility, maintain independence, and promote rehabilitation in a community-based setting.

About the Role:
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in providing physiotherapy services to older patients in the community. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support patients with a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and age-related conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatments for older adults with a range of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and age-related disorders.
• Collaborate with other senior healthcare professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, to deliver patient-centred care.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans to support rehabilitation and improve patients' overall quality of life.
• Promote early discharge from hospitals and facilitate reablement interventions for patients in the community.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to the development of service delivery and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise.

Requirements:

• BSc in Physiotherapy.
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
• A minimum of three years of post-graduate Physiotherapy experience, with at least one year at Senior level (experience in a community or rehabilitation setting is preferred).
• Strong experience in rehabilitation, falls prevention, musculoskeletal, and/or neurological physiotherapy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A full clean driver's license and access to a car for community visits.

How to Apply:
If you are a Senior Physiotherapist looking for more information or wish to apply, please contact Charlene Cooke via email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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