Caredoc was founded in 1999 in Carlow as the first GP Co-Operative in Ireland. Caredoc is a GP Out of Hours Service. Caredoc works in partnership with GP's, HSE and the Department of Health. The aim of Caredoc is to provide a high quality, easily accessible family doctor service for urgent medical problems outside of normal surgery hours. Further information can be found on the link below: GP Out of Hours Service.
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Registration with Coru
* Knowledge of adult services/community services would be an advantage.
Description
Caredoc is seeking to employ a Senior Physiotherapist to work as part of their multidisciplinary Community Intervention Team (CIT).
Post: Senior Physiotherapist
Caredoc CIT is a specialist, multidisciplinary team which provides an acute rapid response to patients with acute illness who require enhanced care for a defined short period of time. The aims of the CIT service are to facilitate early hospital discharge and hospital attendance/admission avoidance. Care is arranged in the patient’s place of residence or in a local primary care centre as deemed appropriate.
The Wexford CIT service, through its fast-tracked provision of services, provides our patients with a blended model of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and nursing care. Referrals are accepted from the acute hospitals and General Practitioners.
The CIT Physiotherapists work with patients and carers to support the patient to remain in their own home. The focus is on maintaining or increasing independence and the ability to carry out daily living tasks. The CIT works in collaboration with colleagues across the acute, community, and primary care areas.
Applicants must possess the following:
* Registration with CORU.
* A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
* Ability to organise and prioritise.
* Full clean manual drivers’ licence (Vehicle provided).
* Be proficient in IT.
* Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply by uploading your C.V.
Caredoc is an equal opportunities employer.
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