Locum/Relief Physiotherapist

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation in Singapore operates a Senior Care Centre seeking a qualified physiotherapist to plan and run services, assess clients, and develop effective treatment plans. You will work with the Centre Manager and multidisciplinary team to support ICPs and deliver group therapy for day care clients.

Applicants should have a Bachelor or Diploma in Physiotherapy, AHPC registration, and at least 3 years’ hospital or eldercare experience, with strong communication and empathy for frail

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• AHPC registration as a licensed practitioner.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospital or eldercare settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate disposition to engage with frail seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run physiotherapy services in the Senior Care Centre.
• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and reviews.
• Institute an appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with the SCC care team.
• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients’ ICP.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programme for day care clients.
• Review and revise programme schedule to enhance quality of therapy.
• Document therapy records accurately.
• Understand dementia issues and manage behaviours.
• Interact with families and caregivers with care and respect.
• Take charge of other duties as assigned by Centre Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient empathy

Education

Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy

Diploma in Physiotherapy

AHPC registration

Job description

Job Description

• Plan and run physiotherapy services in the Senior Care Centre [in coordination with the Centre Manager and Occupational Therapist].

• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and periodic reviews.

• Institute an appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with the SCC care team.

• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients’ Individual Care Plan [ICP] to ensure holistic health and care coverage.

• Plan and conduct group therapy programme and activities for day care clients.

• Review and revise programme schedule when necessary to enhance quality of therapy program.

• Take charge of proper documentation of therapy records.

• Understand dementia issues and know how to manage clients who display behavioural problems [associated with onset of dementia].

• Interact to foster close and warm relationships with clients’ families and caregivers; and to exhibit with sincerity the care and respect of clients.

• Take charge of other duties which the Centre Manager may assign from time to time.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

• Qualified and registered with AHPC [Allied Health Professions Council].

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a hospital or eldercare institution; preference is for a candidate with working experience in a community setting.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Possess a passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Note: In compliance with Personal Data Protection guidelines, we do not require indication of your NRIC or Foreign Identification numbers in your CV/Job Application Form. Your CV and/or Job Application will be retained for a period of 1 year, and we will respectfully destroy these documents thereafter (in the event your job application is unsuccessful).

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