Job Title: Experienced Physiotherapist
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Experienced Physiotherapist to join our team in Limerick.
About the Role:
As an Experienced 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.
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.
* 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.