Physiotherapist specialising in PoTS/ HSD/ EDS

About us

McGowan Physio is a dedicated physiotherapy, exercise, and health clinic empowering individuals to manage their health independently. We specialize in thorough assessments, education, and customized treatment programs. Our focus is primarily on adolescents and young people but we do treat people of all ages.

Additionally, we have a special interest in scoliosis, pain, young athletes, hypermobility and PoTS. We take a holistic approach, involving the whole family and prioritizing both mind and body.

Please see www.mcgowanphysio.com to learn all about us.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist who is keen to learn and then specialise in the management of Hypermobility (HSD), Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). This can be the management of adults and/ or the paediatric population.

This is a part-time role for a Physiotherapist, located in Dublin with the possibility to build to a full time caseload. The Physiotherapist will conduct thorough assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment programs, and provide education on conditions such a HSD, EDS and PoTS. The role includes working closely with patients and their families, monitoring progress, and adapting treatments as needed to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Once trained, independently manage a complex clinical caseload.

Liaise with other members of the MDT and with doctors involved in the patients care.

Contribute to service evaluation and improvement.

Promote and engage in clinical research and evidence-based practice within our services when possible.

Once trained, provide expert guidance and education to patients, families, and colleagues on the conditions.

Ensure high standards of documentation, patient safety, and clinical governance.

What We’re Looking For

Must have Coru and ISCP registration.

Experience in rheumatology/musculoskeletal/spinal physiotherapy, ideally with experience in paediatrics.

Good clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.

Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Passion for service development, innovation, and improving patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree
• Coru registration
• ISCP registration

Desirable

• Post-graduate training in relevant areas
• Keen desire to learn

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working with patients with HSD, EDS or PoTS
• Previous experience working with adolescent/ paediatric population

Skills & abilities

Essential

• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, team and other health professionals
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to provide a high standard of clear, concise written and verbal reports in English
• Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs
• Ability to work in a stressful and unpredictable environment and mange own stress
• Good level of IT Skills and computer literacy (to be tested during probationary period)

Desirable

• Good clinical reasoning skills and the ability to discuss these in the management of highly complex cases
• Comprehensive level clinical assessment and treatment skills across rheumatological, neuro, spinal, MSK and orthopaedic presentations
• Able to diagnose complex problems and formulate management plans
• Good teaching and training skills
• Ability to undertake clinical audit and research
• Clear, strong presentation skills

Disposition and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent concentration and calm manner
• Self-motivated with a clear vision of the role and a commitment to the speciality
• Works in a flexible manner and adapts to changing environments
• Enthusiastic and motivated to share knowledge and training across the team
• Professional manner and appearance