Junior Physiotherapist – Sports Medicine

Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent (38 hours per week)

Overview of role:

The Physiotherapist will work alongside senior physiotherapists, sports physicians, and orthopaedic consultants to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services to athletes and active individuals. This role offers excellent mentoring, professional development, and exposure to complex sports injury cases in a high-performance clinical environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver evidence-based assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries
Assist in post-operative rehabilitation programmes
Support return-to-play planning for athletes
Contribute to injury prevention and performance programmes
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Participate in CPD and in-service training sessions
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards
Adhere to all UPMC policies including (but not limited to) GDPR compliance, Health and safety and incident reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
CORU registration
2 years post graduate experience in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working with athletes or sports teams
Membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP)

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.

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.

Junior Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Medicine

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