Physiotherapist Munster

About the Role

CareChoice Group Ireland is hiring a full-time Physiotherapist to support its Munster homes in Cork. This role suits a motivated clinician who wants to contribute meaningfully to resident health, mobility, and quality of life within a nursing home environment.

With more than 20 years of experience in the nursing home sector, CareChoice is working to build a highly trusted and respected care brand in Ireland.

Resident Care

• Evaluate how illness, disability, injury, or inactivity affects each resident’s ability to function.
• Complete thorough assessments of residents with confirmed or possible impairments or other health-related concerns, using history-taking and by reviewing care plans and other available documentation.
• Create and review tailored treatment plans that align with the resident’s goals, overall health, functional needs, and assessment findings, using evidence-based methods.
• Carry out appropriate interventions safely to reduce pain and support mobility, fitness, independence, performance, and participation.
• Use exercise, movement, mobilisation, and other suitable therapies in the nursing home setting to improve resident wellbeing and movement.
• Support residents dealing with joint and spinal conditions, including post-surgical recovery.
• Assist with rehabilitation after accidents, injuries, and strokes.
• Track each resident’s condition using measurable outcomes to monitor progress and the effectiveness of therapy.
• Guide residents, families, and CareChoice staff on prevention strategies and ways to improve health conditions.

Management Responsibilities

• Support the management of the physiotherapy service as part of the care team, working alongside the Director of Nursing.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, residents, and families through clear and open communication.
• Take part in staff induction and in-service training, including Manual Handling and Patient Moving training.
• Observe manual handling practices regularly, address gaps in practice, and escalate concerns to the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing when needed.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and research activities relevant to the role.
• Keep accurate records and statistics for organisational and legal use, including documentation of workplace injuries and incidents, and update the computerised resident care system.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Help supervise and train student physiotherapists, junior physiotherapists, and physiotherapy support workers as appropriate.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to share updates on resident progress and make referrals when additional medical attention is required.

Essential Criteria

• At least 3 years of experience after registration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for older adults.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Current CORU registration is required.

What We Offer

• A salary package positioned above the market average.
• Full induction and onboarding training.
• A supportive working environment with guidance from supervisors and managers.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counselling for carers and their immediate family members.
• Complimentary onsite parking.