Physiotherapist (Full-Time)

Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services seeks a dedicated physiotherapist to join our care teams across maintenance day care, dementia day care and community rehabilitation programmes.

You will assess mobility, implement interventions, plan activity programmes, supervise group exercises, educate caregivers, document progress, and collaborate with colleagues to improve outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Mature team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about serving the needy and vulnerable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Involve in care team assessments for maintenance and dementia day care and community rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement care plans for clients and caregivers.
• Assess client’s physical mobility and falls risk.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions based on assessments.
• Conduct functional mobility training and use of mobility aids.
• Plan and evaluate individual and group exercise programmes.
• Supervise group therapy and exercises for clients.
• Educate caregivers and provide support.
• Maintain documentation of client progress.
• Recommend new strategies to the Manager.

Skills

Mobility assessment

Falls risk assessment

Physiotherapy interventions

Mobility aids

Group exercise supervision

Caregiver education

Interpersonal skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (Singapore)

Tools

Microsoft Office – Word & Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Involve in the care teams assessment of clients in maintenance day care, dementia day care and community rehabilitative programmes;
• Develop and implement care plans for clients and their caregivers with other care team members;
• Perform assessment of the client’s physical mobility and falls risk;
• Provide appropriate physiotherapy interventions based on assessment of clients;
• Conduct functional mobility, training, including the prescription and use of appropriate mobility and/or walking aids;
• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group physical activity and exercise programmes;
• Conduct and/or supervise group therapy and exercises for the clients;
• Conduct education and training for client’s caregivers; provides support as required;
• Conduct in-service training or/sessions for care staff and volunteers;
• Maintain documentation of clients’ progress and outcomes of care provision;
• Recommend new strategies to the Manager (FHGCC);

Qualification:

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Obtained full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore
• Good written and spoken English
• A mature individual and a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passionate in serving the needy and vulnerable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel