Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Occupational Health Physiotherapist Temporary: 3 month contract Rate:
Competitive

Location:

Barnsley An exciting opportunity has arisen a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Health Physiotherapist Main duties:
Independently assess, diagnose and treat employees including those with complex MSK presentations and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans. Triage and manage referrals, maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical records and effective communication with the Occupational Health team. Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to provide accurate diagnoses, prognoses, intervention plans and discharge summaries. Use advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment techniques grounded in current evidence-based practice.

Work closely with the Moving and Handling Team to advise managers on workplace adaptations and support safe working practices. Motivate, persuade and support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, overcoming barriers such as language, culture, expectations and anxiety. Provide advice, teaching and guidance to relatives, carers and other health professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Maintain excellent manual, sensory and palpatory skills and ensure safe use of all physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment.

Qualifications and skills:

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Flexibility of working practice and times. Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills. Good communication skills written and verbal. Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative. Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to work under time pressures and constraints. Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Greys is a leading specialist occupational health recruitment company who works with many leading organisations within the UK. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health Physician, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Case Manager looking for permanent, contract, ad-hoc or sessional work please contact us.