RecruitNet is currently recruiting a Physiotherapist on behalf of our client, a leading Nursing Home in Co. Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate professional to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference in residents’ quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the impact of illness, injury, disability, and inactivity on residents’ functional abilities.

Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each resident’s goals and health status.

Deliver safe and effective interventions to relieve pain, improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.

Provide rehabilitation following surgery, fractures, joint and spinal conditions, accidents, and strokes.

Monitor and evaluate progress using measurable outcomes to ensure optimal results.

Educate residents, families, and staff on mobility, falls prevention, and safe manual handling practices.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development initiatives.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of resident-centred care

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ post-registration clinical experience as a Physiotherapist.

At least one year’s experience in the care of the elderly, ideally within a nursing home or rehabilitation setting.

Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to physiotherapy practice.

Current registration with CORU (or eligibility to register) is essential.

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (required)

Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration clinical experience (required)

Benefits

Above market rate salary package

Comprehensive induction training programme

Supportive and rewarding working environment with guidance from supervisors and management

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential advice and counselling services for employees and their immediate families

Free onsite parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Required skills

Comprehensive clinical assessment of functional abilityIndividualised evidence-based treatment planningTherapeutic interventions for pain reliefMobility improvement through exercise prescriptionStrength and balance trainingOrthopaedic rehabilitation (post-surgery, fractures, joint and spinal conditions)Neurological rehabilitation (stroke rehabilitation)Falls prevention assessment and interventionSafe manual handling training and instructionOutcome measurement and progress monitoringClinical documentation and record keepingMultidisciplinary team collaborationGeriatric physiotherapy and care of elderly residentsEngagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and professional registration compliance (CORU)

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