Senior Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist
Medforce are proud to be working with a disability unit in Tipperary that will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management to children and young people with complex disabilities. The Senior Physiotherapist will play a key role in delivering specialist interventions, supporting families and carers, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to optimise children’s function, independence, and quality of life.
Responsibilities of Senior Physiotherapist
- Provide specialist physiotherapy assessments for children with complex physical and developmental needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment programmes.
- Use evidence-based practice to deliver physiotherapy interventions that maximise mobility, motor skills, and functional independence.
- Provide guidance and support for postural management, equipment provision (e.g., standing frames, mobility aids), and orthotics.
- Offer training and advice to families, carers, and education/health professionals to promote continuity of care.
- Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding processes, and safe manual handling practices.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
- Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Act as a clinical lead in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and review sessions.
- Support the team with complex decision-making and advanced problem-solving.
- Work in partnership with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, nurses, psychologists, and education staff.
- Liaise with families, schools, and community services to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
- Advocate for children’s rights and promote inclusion in education and community life.
Requirements of Senior Physiotherapist
- Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent).
- Registered with CORU
- Evidence of post-graduate training in paediatrics or relevant specialist areas (desirable).
- Minimum three years post-graduate experience as a physiotherapist.
To apply please click below or contact jreid@medforce.ie
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