Physiotherapist

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to restore mobility and independence for patients. The role involves assessing and treating various conditions in a multidisciplinary team, highlighting the importance of continuous professional development. Candidates must hold a recognized degree in Physiotherapy and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, alongside a professional license with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct.
• Participates in continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Understands limits of expertise and seeks guidance when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides physiotherapy treatment to restore mobility and function.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical reports.
• Manages caseload and provides supervisory/training support to staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Mobilization techniques

Manual therapy

Electrotherapy

Balance and gait training

Patient education

Education

Recognized Degree in Physiotherapy

3 years of experience in clinical disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Physiotherapist helps patient restore mobility, function and independence through detailed assessment of problems and individualized treatment. Physiotherapists manage a wide range of conditions, with expertise in mobilization techniques and manual therapy, exercise prescription, electrotherapy, balance and gait training and education on health promoting strategies. The Physiotherapist works within the context of a multidisciplinary team.

A Physiotherapist demonstrates a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct in all areas of patient care, and proactively participates in continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Orthopedics
• Sports
• Cardiopulmonary
• Geriatrics
• Musculoskeletal

He/she should be independent in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the defined scope of practice. He/she should have an understanding of the limits of their expertise and seek guidance proactively when appropriate.

The locum physiotherapist must have skills and competency in self‑management, and compliance with medicolegal and governance guidelines.

Be responsible for the caseload allocated and provide coverage as necessary.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports in continuity of care.

Be familiar with and adhere to the basic tenets of JCI.

Maintain statistics on workload as needed by the Department and Hospital.

Other Duties

Supervisor Role

• Provide supervisory/training to staff as allocated by supervisor/manager.
• Provide mentoring/leadership guidance to staff as allocated by supervisor/manager.

Education, Training and Experience

• Recognized Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Graduate with 3 years of working experience in the relevant clinical disciplines.
• Have basic IT skills and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Professional License

• Registered with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Member of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association or equivalent (highly recommended).

Abnormal Physical Working Conditions

• Managing patient with behavioural issues.