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Job Title: Staff Grade Physiotherapist -Acute

Location: Portlaoise
Contract Type: Full-time Contract (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Contract Length: Six months plus
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: In line with HSE Staff Grade Physiotherapist Pay Scales

Looking for hands on exposure across general medical wards, MSK, orthopaedics, frailty, neuro and rehab in one role?

Excel Recruitment is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Staff Grade Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department in Portlaoise.

This is a true rotational opportunity, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience across: General Medical Wards, Outpatients, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Orthopaedics, Frailty Services, Neurology and Rehabilitation.

This diverse caseload makes it an ideal role for a Physiotherapist who wants to strengthen clinical reasoning, expand scope of practice, and develop confidence across multiple acute streams – all within a supportive and collaborative team.

About the Role

Based in a busy Model 3 acute hospital, you will manage a varied caseload including acute fractures, post-operative orthopaedics, MSK presentations, neurological conditions, frailty patients, and general medical rehabilitation.

You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care focused on: Early intervention, Functional rehabilitation, Mobility progression, Safe and effective discharge planning.

This position offers balance of acute exposure, outpatient and rehabilitation care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients across acute orthopaedics, MSK, neuro, frailty, and general medical caseloads
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to optimise recovery and independence
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation in line with CORU and HSE guidelines
• Engage in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support student education and participate in ongoing CPD

Essential Criteria

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• CORU registration (essential).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.

• Previous experience in an acute hospital or orthopaedic setting.

What’s on offer

• Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade Physiotherapist pay scales.
• Supportive and welcoming physiotherapy team.
• Excellent exposure to acute orthopaedic and MSK caseloads.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives.

What to Expect:

• Salary in line with HSE pay scales.
• Supportive working environment with a strong focus on career progression.
• Access to ongoing CPD, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Chance to play a key role in improving physiotherapy services within an acute setting.
• Full-time contract available with immediate start.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.