Physiotherapist

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin’s most respected healthcare providers, with an unrivalled reputation for the care and consideration we demonstrate every day to our residents since 1987. We have two locations based in Rathgar. Orwell Private includes Convalescence, Long Term Care, and an Acquired Brain Injury Unit. Our second location, Orwell Queen of Peace specializes in Long Term Care. 

Our vision is to provide a continuum of care in a friendly, homely but luxurious environment – right in the heart of your own neighbourhood. This continuum is made up of residential long and short-term care, Acquired Brain Injury Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care, along with a wide variety of conditions. A friendly and supportive home care service is also provided for our more independent and self-reliant clients.

Orwell Healthcare is seeking to recruit a Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Department which provides a range of services to our residents.

The Therapy Department consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists working closely with the Nursing Staff and the Healthcare Assistants. The residents profile includes older people on long term care units, Convalescence care and younger residents with Acquired Brain Injuries'

This is an excellent opportunity to develop within our organisation.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• The ability to conduct full physiotherapy assessment.
• Formulate treatment plans and liaise effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Formulate discharge plans and support safe transition home for the convalescence residents.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills with other staff members, residents and their families.
• Showing initiative for own personal development.
• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post as directed by the Line Manager.

Orwell Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.

• Degree in Physiotherapy accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Be registered for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Experience of working with patients with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions.
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience working with the elderly population.
• Experience working or being trained in the Irish Healthcare system.
• Excellent verbal and written skills essential in English.
• Familiar with the statutory body’s regulations and policies.

• Competitive rate of pay for the right candidate
• Paid mandatory training
• Subsidised café
• Death in Service Insurance Benefit
• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development 
• Employee referral scheme
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike storage

Please note: all job offers are subject to references, Garda Vetting and pre-employment medical.