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Job Title: Staff Grade Physiotherapist – Acute Inpatient Services
Location: Limerick
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE Aligned (Staff Grade)

Excel Recruitment is proud to be recruiting a Staff Grade Physiotherapist to join an acute hospital team in Limerick. If you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and have inpatient experience within an Irish hospital, please contact me.

About the Role:

As a Staff Grade Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients across a range of acute inpatient wards including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.

You’ll work in a supportive team with senior guidance, and contribute to early mobilisation, safe discharge, and improving patient outcomes across the board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients using appropriate outcome measures and clinical reasoning
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on patient-specific goals
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions including: Mobilisation and rehabilitation post-surgery, Neurological rehabilitation and functional and strength-based rehab for frailty, deconditioning, or long-term conditions
• Independently manage a varied caseload across acute medical, surgical, orthopaedics, neurology, ICU, or care of the elderly
• Prioritise patients effectively based on clinical urgency and ward demands
• Participate in rapid discharge pathways, early supported discharge, and weekend planning
• Actively participate in daily ward rounds, MDT case reviews, and discharge planning meetings
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and discharge coordinators to ensure safe and timely discharges
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about goals, progress, and post-discharge care

What to Expect:

• A dynamic and forward-thinking hospital environment committed to continuous improvement.
• Exposure to complex caseloads in ICU, emergency care, and inpatient rehabilitation.
• Supportive management and mentorship from a highly experienced physiotherapy leadership team.
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills in a recognised acute hospital setting.
• Contribution to student education and practice development through established UCD placement links.

Requirements:

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
• A minimum of 6 months inpatient experience within an Irish hospital setting (or a similar acute hospital abroad with transferable experience)
• Confidence managing a varied caseload of acute adult patients
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based approach
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
• Strong documentation and clinical reasoning abilities.
• Willingness to participate in weekend/bank holiday rotas.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for working in acute care, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

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