Job Title: Staff Grade Physiotherapist – Acute Inpatient Services
Location: Limerick
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE Aligned (Staff Grade)
Take the Next Step in Your Physiotherapy Career, in a busy acute hospital in Limerick.
Join a dynamic, fast-paced hospital and make a real difference.
Excel Recruitment is proud to be recruiting a Staff Grade Physiotherapist to join an acute hospital team in Limerick. If you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and have inpatient experience within an Irish hospital, please contact me.
About the Role:
As a Staff Grade Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients across a range of acute inpatient wards including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.
You’ll work in a supportive team with senior guidance, and contribute to early mobilisation, safe discharge, and improving patient outcomes across the board.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients using appropriate outcome measures and clinical reasoning
* Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on patient-specific goals
* Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions including: Mobilisation and rehabilitation post-surgery, Neurological rehabilitation and functional and strength-based rehab for frailty, deconditioning, or long-term conditions
* Independently manage a varied caseload across acute medical, surgical, orthopaedics, neurology, ICU, or care of the elderly
* Prioritise patients effectively based on clinical urgency and ward demands
* Participate in rapid discharge pathways, early supported discharge, and weekend planning
* Actively participate in daily ward rounds, MDT case reviews, and discharge planning meetings
* Collaborate with consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and discharge coordinators to ensure safe and timely discharges
* Communicate effectively with patients and families about goals, progress, and post-discharge care
What to Expect:
* A dynamic and forward-thinking hospital environment committed to continuous improvement.
* Exposure to complex caseloads in ICU, emergency care, and inpatient rehabilitation.
* Supportive management and mentorship from a highly experienced physiotherapy leadership team.
* Opportunities to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills in a recognised acute hospital setting.
* Contribution to student education and practice development through established UCD placement links.
Requirements:
* BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
* Current CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
* A minimum of 6 months inpatient experience within an Irish hospital setting (or a similar acute hospital abroad with transferable experience)
* Confidence managing a varied caseload of acute adult patients
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based approach
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
* Strong documentation and clinical reasoning abilities.
* Willingness to participate in weekend/bank holiday rotas.
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for working in acute care, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Charlene Cooke by email at ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or by phone at +353 89 9455139
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