Physiotherapist - Elderly rehab and MSK

Salary
£35,000 - £45,000
Town/City London SW15 2DR
Payment type Pro rata
Region London
Contract type Permanent contract
Closing date
Hours Full-time
Job reference PHCSP-2203-1
Type of employer Private provider
Name of employer PHYSIT Limited
Workplace Community and Clinic based - South West London (Wandsworth, Battersea, Chelsea, Kensington area mainly)

Other benefits

  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Paid sick leave (after 2 years of service)
  • Regular CPD events
  • Training and Education programs
  • Allowance for external trainings
  • Comprehensive onboarding training

Vacancy details

SPECIALISED PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MSK, ELDERLY CARE AND REHABILITATION – MOBILE AND CLINIC BASED (MIXED ROLE) - Full time / part time

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Physiotherapist specialising in elderly rehabilitation who is passionate about delivering holistic care that has our clients at its centre! We provide community and clinic-based physiotherapy in South West London (Wandsworth, Battersea, Chelsea, Kensington area mainly).

The core function of this role is to provide our clients (aged 65 and over) assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation in any areas of elderly care, balance, rehabilitation, and orthopaedics.

With a proven track record of more than 10 years in delivering skilled, quality physiotherapy services in the community and in a high-end care facility in London. We have huge plans for the future, and we want you to be part of a strong team committed to delivering excellence and growth to achieve success.

If you are a compassionate Physiotherapist looking to support older adults and would like to be part of a growing team of people with the same passion of working with the elderly, this is a great opportunity for you to take the next step in your career!

This role does not require the successful Candidate to be a car driver – transport arrangements for patient journeys are arranged by us.

Essential requirements:

  • HCPC registered
  • UK resident (London based)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Specialised in elderly rehabilitation and MSK
  • Post-operative orthopaedic experience
  • Manual therapy experience

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to a diverse range of patients within a domiciliary setting.
  • To provide comprehensive assessment reports
  • To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
  • Manage a case load of patients with varying MSK pathologies using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and implement treatment.
  • Work with some patients and their families/carers over a period of weeks or months to identify and treat their physical problem.
  • Develop and review treatment programmes together with patients’ goals in mind, that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
  • Provide expert Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to a diverse range of patients within a domiciliary setting.
  • To provide comprehensive assessment reports
  • To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
  • Manage a case load of patients with varying MSK pathologies using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and implement treatment.
  • Work with some patients and their families/carers over a period of weeks or months to identify and treat their physical problem.
  • Develop and review treatment programmes together with patients’ goals in mind, that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
  • Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
  • To help develop the musculoskeletal service within PHYSIT
  • Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
  • To help develop the musculoskeletal service within PHYSIT
  • To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) codes of professional conduct at all times

Desirable skills:

  • Acupuncture course completion
  • Pilates & Rehabilitation experience
  • Confidence with IT systems

How to apply

To apply, follow the link to our application portal. An up to date CV must be uploaded when applying for this position. 

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