Physiotherapist

Job description CORU REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE.

WORK PERMIT MUST BE IN PLACE.

FULL DRIVERS LICENCE ESSENTIAL.

Since 2001 have specialised in delivering best practice allied healthcare professional services for older adults.

We are looking for a CORU and ISCP registered Physiotherapist for a full / part time / flexible role in Wexford / Carlow / South East area.

The successful candidates will be working with an experienced team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Exercise and Rehabilitation therapists that are all committed to improving our older adults quality of life.

Applicants must have a genuine interest in the ageing adult population and should have previous work experience working with older adults.

Position involves : Day to day responsibilities include carrying out individual assessments, joint multidisciplinary assessments, functional, fitness and falls risk assessments using best practice outcome measures to devise treatments plans that achieve person centred short- and long-term goals.

Case load can include older adults who require; Post operative assessment & rehabilitation treatment plans Post Hospitalisation MDT Reablement & discharge back into the community Home Visit assessment & treatment plans Best practice assessment & treatment plans for older adults in long term care Delivering specialised Fit For Life researched & developed group exercise therapy to older adults of all levels of physical and cognitive capabilities.

Working closely with other members of the Fit For Life team to introduce new ideas and approaches to offer a more holistic service.

Researching and delivering in services on older adult related topics.

Extensive in-house training provided in the areas such as; Falls prevention & management Appropriate exercise prescription for all older adults in an individual and group setting including those living with cognitive impairment.

Advanced people manual handling training Pressure care & seating Monthly in services, CPD and research opportunities available.

The ideal candidate will be; Competent and enthusiastic in instructing, prescribing, recording and analysing best practice exercise with participants of varying capacity and pathologies.

Genuinely interested in and committed to working with the older adult population.

Able to provide evidence of continued professional development around older adult care.

Flexible and willing to be involved in all aspects of the companies on site interventions.

CORU registered AND member of ISCP.

Legally entitled to work in Ireland.

• Work permit must be in place.

A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Experienced working with older adults or have proven research in the field.

Additional Information : Salary €40-50k based on full time.

This role is currently part time.

2 days per week.

Initial 6 month probationary contract with a full review based on performance.

Travel expenses are paid when using your private vehicle as per company policy.

Company vehicle may be provided.

Company work phone provided.

We offer flexible work arrangements.

Opportunities to upskill as a Fit For Life specialised trainer.

Must have recent and long-term references.

Full drivers licence is essential.

Skills : Clinical Decision Making Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal older adult health Benefits : Mobile Phone Pension Fund Company Vehicle Continued Professional Development