Sports Medicine Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin 9.
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting for MSK physiotherapists to work in our UPMC SSC Sports
Medicine Clinic, in Santry Dublin. UPMC presently provides high level sports injury
management in a number of sports medicine sites across Ireland. These sites are supported
by a multi-disciplinary team (Diagnostics, Sports Physician and Orthopaedics) and accepts
self-referrals and referrals from several different sources. To support this referral pathway, a
UPMC Sports Medicine Program has sites across Ireland giving access to expert care close to
home. You will become part of the UPMC Network and liaise with other UPMC sports
medicine sites and hospitals nationally and internationally.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* To fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis, and
rehabilitation of all injuries, with particular focus and expertise in sports rehabilitation.
* Be actively involved in an interdisciplinary approach of working within the UPMC Sports
Medicine Clinic involving physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and Sports Medicine
Physicians.
* To deliver a world class Physiotherapy Services provided at the UPMC Sports Medicine
Clinic on a day-to-day basis.
* To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this
efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
* Assist in the development and improvement of evidence-based protocols for all areas of
physiotherapy within UPMC Sports Medicine.
* Participate in research in the areas of sports science, orthopaedics, and physiotherapy.
* Adhere to all UPMC policies including (but not limited to) GDPR compliance, Health and
safety and incident reporting
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
* MISCP and CORU registered.
* Minimum of 2 years working as chartered physiotherapist.
* Experience in the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies within
a sporting environment.
* Experience in injury screening, diagnostic, manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation
understanding.
* Strong knowledge in injury prevention methods and recovery strategies
* Evidence of a structured CPD portfolio - including post graduate qualifications
Desirable:
* Experience working in a sporting club and working in an interdisciplinary sports science
and medicine team.
General Personal Competencies:
* Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently
and efficiently.
* Possessing communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive.
* Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
* Establish relationships and influence key stakeholder groups.
* Demonstrate a good level of IT literacy.
* Analysis of data reports.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.