Physiotherapist

Role overview

CareChoice is hiring a full-time Physiotherapist for The Marlay Nursing Home in Dublin. This position suits a motivated therapist who wants to improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to a growing nursing home group with more than 20 years of experience in the sector.

Resident care

• Evaluate how illness, disability, injury, and inactivity affect each resident’s ability to function.
• Carry out resident assessments using history-taking, care plans, and other available clinical documentation.
• Design, review, and update personalised treatment plans aligned with resident goals, overall health, functional needs, and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver safe interventions to reduce pain, support mobility, improve fitness, preserve independence, and address functional limitations.
• Use exercise, movement, mobilisation, and other suitable therapies in the nursing home environment to promote mobility and well-being.
• Support residents with joint and spinal conditions, including post-surgical recovery.
• Assist rehabilitation after accidents, injuries, and strokes.
• Measure and track resident health outcomes to assess progress and the impact of physiotherapy input.
• Guide residents, families, and CareChoice staff on prevention and ways to improve conditions.

Management responsibilities

• Take part in managing the physiotherapy service as part of the care team in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, residents, and family members through clear communication.
• Contribute to staff induction and in-service training, including Manual Handling and Patient Moving training.
• Monitor manual handling practices and escalate gaps or concerns to the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Support continuing professional development and research activities relevant to the role.
• Keep records and statistics for organisational and legal use, including incident and injury records, and update the electronic resident care system.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Help supervise and educate student physiotherapists, junior physiotherapists, and physiotherapy support staff when needed.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to share patient information and refer residents for additional medical care where required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of post-registration experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for older adults.
• Ongoing continuous professional development.
• Current CORU registration is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 before starting work.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Authorization to work in Ireland is required.

Schedule and location

This is an in-person role based in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Dublin, Ireland. The expected working pattern includes day shifts, Monday to Friday, with weekend availability.

What the employer offers

• Pay package above market rate.
• Comprehensive induction training.
• Supportive work environment with guidance from supervisors and managers.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling for carers and their immediate families.
• Free onsite parking.
• Bike to work scheme.

Additional information

This is a full-time position. CareChoice aims to modernise the healthcare experience and build the most trusted and respected nursing home brand in Ireland.