Full-time Inpatient Physiotherapist
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities
1. To deliver a high quality clinical service of inpatient and post-operative
outpatient physiotherapy as part of the IPOP team.
2. To personally deliver ward based inpatient physiotherapy and pre operative and post-operative outpatient physiotherapy.
3. To work a shift pattern as directed by the Lead IPOP Physiotherapist
across a seven-day service.
4. To be competent with the fitting of boots, braces etc. as the service
demands.
5. To ensure appropriate record keeping and electronic patient record
maintenance as per JCI standards outlined.
6. To follow all health and safety guidelines with colleagues and patients.
7. To ensure patient dignity at all times.
8. To work to standards laid out in ongoing protocols and evidence based
management.
Secondary Responsibilities
1. To aid the IPOP team and Lead IPOP Physiotherapist in the development
of the IPOP Service.
2. To contribute to CPD within the IPOP team.
3. To attend and contribute to weekly CPD meeting within the sports
medicine department as shift allows.
4. To complete stream orientated and department-based tasks as directed
by the IPOP Lead.
April 2023
5. To work to retain patients post-operatively to complete the rehabilitation
process.
Qualifications & Experience:
The candidate must possess the following:
1. BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
2. Membership with CORU
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
