The No Barriers Foundation based in Letterkenny is seeking a full-time Chartered Physiotherapist.
Job Specification: Chartered Physiotherapist
Contract Type: 1-Year Full-time Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Position Type: 1 year Full-time Fixed Term (potential for extension/permanent contract depending on performance and funding)
Reporting to: Physical Disability Services Coordinator
About Us:
Join a dynamic team at The No Barriers Foundation, where passion meets purpose. As a leading force in driving impactful change, we are committed to creating sustainable health solutions, uplifting and uniting communities to create inclusion and social change. If you’re driven by a desire to make a difference and thrive in an innovative environment, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality physiotherapy services to patients, evaluate and implement individualised treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. To treat a range of different clients, the majority of which have a neurological diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment and Treatment:
– Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine patients’ physical condition, limitations, and functional abilities.
– Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practices.
– Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment interventions as necessary, and evaluate outcomes to ensure effective rehabilitation.
2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
– Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and develop integrated treatment plans.
– Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and consultations to discuss patient progress, goals, and discharge planning.
3. Patient Education & Empowerment
– Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
– Provide guidance on exercises, techniques, and preventive measures to promote recovery, independence, and overall well-being.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
– Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
– Prepare timely reports, statistics, or documentation as required by No Barriers Foundation regulatory bodies, or funding agencies.
5. Professional Development:
– Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and trends in physiotherapy through continuing education, workshops, seminars, and professional networks.
– Comply with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements governing physiotherapy practice.
Qualifications and Skills:
– Current registration and in good standing with the relevant professional regulatory body, CORU registered and preferably ISCP registered
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
– Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist.
– Post graduate clinical experience in neurological physiotherapy is desirable.
– Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
– Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
– Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
– Proficiency in using physiotherapy equipment, modalities, and therapeutic techniques.
Personal Attributes:
– Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care.
– Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
– Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic healthcare setting.
– Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
– Ethical integrity and respect for patient confidentiality.
This position is an excellent way to progress your career, in a supportive, education-driven, fun environment. This position is ideally suited to someone who wants to excel in their profession!
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: 39k and upwards depending on experience and qualifications
Gym Membership
Internal CPD opportunities
Closing date: 28/01/2024
Applications (including CV and Cover Letter) addressed to Marina: hello@nobarriers.ie
Expected start date: March 2024
