PHYSIOTHERAPIST, PHYSIOTHERAPY

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to assess patients, develop treatment and discharge plans, and maximise functional abilities. You will provide evidence-based interventions and ensure seamless continuity of care within the rehab team.

You will maintain precise documentation, participate in CPD activities, and contribute to service quality, safety, and compliance with MOH and international standards while supporting junior staff and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Valid Practising Certificate by MAHPC (or equivalent national body).
• Preferred Degree in Physiotherapy for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and tailor treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy interventions to maximise function.
• Maintain accurate documentation in KCIS/EHR and report findings to referring doctors.
• Counsel patients and families to support self-management and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated care.
• Support service operations, scheduling, and KPI data collection.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise interns and rehab assistants.
• Engage in CPD via training, workshops, and competency assessments.
• Ensure compliance with KPJ policies and MOH/JCI/ISO standards.
• Maintain safe, hygienic therapy environment and proper equipment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

CPD participation

Education

Physiotherapy degree

MAHPC Practising Certificate

Job description

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments to identify problems and needs, and develop appropriate treatment and discharge plans tailored to age, culture, support system, and clinical condition.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy interventions based on assessment findings and patient goals, ensuring continuity of care and maximising functional abilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing in KCIS/EHR, and report significant findings to referring doctors.
• Provide counselling, education, and home program guidance to patients, caregivers, and families to support self-management and continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, doctors, nurses, and rehab aides to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Support administrative functions such as service operations, scheduling, coordination of rehabilitation activities, and maintaining statistical data for KPIs and performance indicators.
• Participate in staff orientation, supervision, coaching, and mentorship of junior therapists, interns, and rehabilitation assistants; monitor their performance and care delivery.
• Engage actively in continuous professional development (CPD) via training, workshops, competency assessments, privileging processes, and evidence-based practice updates.
• Ensure compliance with KPJ policies, MSQH/JCI/ISO standards, MOH regulations, PDPA requirements, and ethical principles in all clinical and administrative tasks.
• Implement, adhere to, and monitor services SOPs for assessments, interventions, documentation, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and functional therapy environment in accordance with hospital safety, infection control, occupational safety and health standards, and emergency procedures.
• Oversee, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of all physiotherapy equipment, including conducting inspections, reporting faults, managing inventory, and ensuring asset safekeeping.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives including incident reporting, Q-Radar compliance, RCA investigations, continuous quality improvement initiative projects, and promoting a patient-safety culture.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that therapy services comply with legal, ethical, and institutional standards while maintaining professionalism and positive work culture.
• Facilitate duties assigned by the Head of Service or hospital management in supporting marketing and service promotion activities.

Job Requirement Minimum Requirement

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution. Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) (or equivalent national body).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Physiotherapy.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.