Senior Physiotherapist – Louth
Senior Physiotherapist – Louth
Medforce Healthcare Recruitment in partnership with our client is currently recruiting a Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department in an Acute setting based in Dundalk.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to work within a busy and supportive service, providing specialist assessment and treatment to patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions while supporting service development and promoting best practice in musculoskeletal care.
The Role
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will:
- Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
- Manage a varied caseload including acute, chronic, post-operative, and complex MSK presentations
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on evidence-based practice
- Deliver exercise prescription, rehabilitation programmes, and patient education
- Support early intervention and self-management strategies
- Work collaboratively with consultants, GPs, nurses, and other allied health professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional standards
- Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide supervision, support, and mentorship to junior staff and students where required
Requirements for the Senior Physiotherapist:
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- CORU registration
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification physiotherapy experience
- Significant experience managing musculoskeletal caseloads
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working at Senior Physiotherapist level
- Experience within hospital, outpatient, or primary care MSK services
- Training in advanced musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation
- Experience supervising staff or students
What’s on Offer?
- HSE salary scale
- Opportunity to work within a well-established MSK service
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Valuable experience within a hospital-based setting
- Potential for contract extension
Contact Us:
Please send a copy of your CV in confidence to bfreeney@medforce.ie
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