Physiotherapist (Serangoon North)

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a Physiotherapist to plan and run therapy services in our Senior Care Centre. You will assess clients on admission and during reviews, provide targeted treatment, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning with the centre team.

The role requires AHPC registration and a minimum of three years of experience in hospitals or eldercare, with a passion for caring for frail seniors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Physiotherapy required.
• AHPC registration required.
• Minimum 3 years hospital or eldercare experience; community setting preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

Responsibilities

• 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’ ICP to ensure holistic health and care coverage.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programmes and activities for day care clients.
• Take charge of proper documentation of therapy records.
• Understand dementia issues and manage clients with behavioural problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Diploma in Physiotherapy

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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