Physiotherapy Cover Role (Part-Time)
We are looking to recruit a network of highly skilled, dynamic Chartered Physiotherapists with at least two years experience to work on a flexible ad hoc basis across the Dublin and North Leinster area.
Healthcare Direct are an innovative Irish allied healthcare company aiming to revolutionise the way Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services are provided across the nursing home sector.
This role will involve covering staff annual leave requests by supporting client appointments predominantly working with the elderly population in the private retirement and nursing homes sector.
Overview of Role:
- Providing ongoing one to one physiotherapy sessions to residents based on completion of initial baseline assessments
- Maintaining and updating individual resident records
- Documenting clear treatment and progress notes in the resident's care plan
- Communicating with the Nurse Managers to prioritise and agree caseloads and provide an overview of each appointment or session delivered
- Clients would include predominantly (but not exclusively) the elderly, with 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 with CORU registration in place or in progress
- Experience either working or knowledge of a long term elderly care would be greatly beneficial but not essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- This position offers a lot of flexibility regarding hours of work
- Will require own transport
