Job Title: Physiotherapist
Location: Home Based, travel where required within the North East
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum 
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday. 9am-5pm

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

About Us:

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary:

To provide a leading Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service to clients with the aim of early return to work. This involves a positive bio-psychosocial approach combining functional assessment with evidence-based treatment which is underpinned with excellent clinical care. The role will provide the following services on a remote basis; triage phone calls, supported self-management, functional restoration programmes, DSE & Workplace assessments.

The post holder must be able to cover on-site working in clinics across the North East where required, and may be required to work 1pm-9pm when covering a specific client. On average, you will be travelling once or twice a week. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, detailed, and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to employees on a remote or face-to-face basis.
• Identify, assess, and advise on any workplace hazards or contributing factors to Musculoskeletal disorders.
• Conduct workplace assessments such as DSE or work-based tasks as and when required and provide advice and recommendations as appropriate.
• Always maintain clinical objectivity and impartiality in line with occupational health guidance.
• Deliver effective evidence-based rehabilitation that adheres to national clinical standards.
• Utilise a bio-psychosocial approach combined with functional assessment to address barriers to work and inform robust work recommendations.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role:

• Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification.
• Full Member of the CSP & Registered member of HCPC is essential.
• Post-graduate training in Occupational Health/Ergonomics.
• 2 years Physiotherapy experience or 12 months Occupational Health/Ergonomics experience
• Experience of providing functional assessment and fitness for work advice.
• Driver license & access to a vehicle.

What Can We Offer You?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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