PHYSIOTHERAPIST, PHYSIOTHERAPY

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a physiotherapist to assess patients, plan discharge, and deliver evidence-based therapy.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maximize function, document care accurately, and mentor junior staff while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate by MAHPC (or equivalent).
• 2 years of clinical experience; 5+ years preferred in hospital/ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy interventions based on goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in KCIS/EHR and report findings.
• Counsel, educate, and provide home program guidance to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehab team to ensure coordinated care.
• Support service operations, scheduling, and KPI data collection.
• Participate in orientation, supervision, and mentorship of juniors.
• Engage in CPD through training, workshops, and evidence-based updates.
• Ensure compliance with KPJ policies, MSQH/JCI/ISO, MOH, PDPA.
• Implement and monitor SOPs for assessments, interventions, and QA.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Empathy & listening

Coaching & motivation

Cultural sensitivity

Collaborative leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy

Practicing Certificate (MAHPC)

Job description

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• 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 maximizing 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 aide 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management

Requirements

Education

• 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)

Knowledge and Experiences

• Minimum Requirement
• 2 years of clinical experience. (Nil minimum mentioned, but experience is preferred)
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• 5 years or more experience in a hospital, ambulatory care, or related setting.

Skills & Competencies

Special skills required

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities
• Empathy and active listening in patient and staff interactions
• Coaching and motivation for team empowerment
• Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence
• Collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary setting

Personal attributes

• Compassionate, patient-centered, and ethical in practice
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure
• Accountable and responsible for outcomes
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude
• Committed to continuous learning and service improvement