Physiotherapist - Galway/Mayo

Job Ref.No: 
11421
Location: 
Classification: 
Contract Type: 
Temporary Part Time
Publish Date: 
Tuesday, 7 November, 2017 - 00:00 to Thursday, 7 December, 2017 - 00:00
Salary Min: 
1
Salary Max: 
1

Chartered Physiotherapist (Contract Part-time) required for a multi-disciplined role working in the Galway/Mayo area

Our client is seeking to hire a Chartered Physiotherapist (ISCP membership essential). The role involves predominantly working with the geriatric population and mental health service clients in the Galway/Mayo region.

Overview of Role:

  • Providing ongoing one to one physiotherapy sessions to residents and clients based on completion of initial baseline assessments
  • Setting outcome measures using research based functional and fitness assessments
  • Design and Development of focused individual care plans and group exercise sessions to maintain and improve quality of life for the residents and clients
  • Maintaining and updating individual resident/client records
  • Working hand in hand with the home medical team to integrate physiotherapy as an integral part of the care plans
  • Clients would include predominantly (but not exclusively) physical and mental pathologies, (stroke, - Alzheimer's and related dementias) right through to able bodied and active ageing adults

Candidate Requirements:

  • Third Level Degree in Physiotherapy qualification
  • Current member of ISCP is a must
  • Experience either working with geriatric or mental health clients would be greatly beneficial
  • Strong communications skills both verbal and written

Will require own transport