Physiotherapist – MSK
Physiotherapist – MSK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Primary Care Adult Services team covering East Galway and South Roscommon, based in Co. Galway.
The successful candidate will manage a varied adult caseload within a community setting, providing high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention aimed at promoting independence, function, and quality of life.
The role includes working with adults presenting with a broad range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, particularly within the older population, including age-related degenerative conditions, falls risk, reduced mobility, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, balance impairment, and post-orthopaedic rehabilitation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomous practice while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team.
Key Responsibilities of the Physiotherapist:
- Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults within a Primary Care setting.
- Manage a diverse caseload including musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and age-related conditions.
- Assess and treat older adults with common MSK presentations, including osteoarthritis, spinal pain, joint disorders, mobility decline, osteoporosis, frailty, and post-fracture or post-operative rehabilitation.
- Develop individualised rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility, pain management, and functional independence in the elderly population.
- Provide falls prevention assessment and intervention, promoting safe mobility and reducing the risk of future injury.
- Provide home visits as required to support patients with mobility or functional limitations.
- Contribute to discharge planning and early intervention strategies to prevent hospital admission and support ageing in place.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, occupational therapists, public health nurses, social workers, and other members of the MDT.
- Educate patients, families, and carers on self-management strategies, exercise programmes, and long-term management of MSK conditions.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Criteria for the Physiotherapist:
- BSc (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
- Current CORU registration.
- Experience working with adult caseloads in community or Primary Care settings.
- Experience assessing and managing musculoskeletal conditions, with particular interest or experience in elderly rehabilitation, falls prevention, and age-related MSK disorders.
- Strong clinical reasoning and independent decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport (as the role involves community travel).
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