Principal Physiotherapist at St. Hilda's Community Services Centre

St. Hilda's Community Services Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Hilda's Community Services Centre in Singapore invites a Lead Physiotherapist to head the physiotherapy and rehabilitation services at the Centre, delivering personalised care to improve mobility and independence while mentoring staff and working with multidisciplinary teams.

This full-time, on-site position focuses on clinical excellence, protocol development, and community rehabilitation initiatives to support seniors and caregivers in the Tanjong Rhu area.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with AHPC.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment and rehabilitation planning.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor therapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of physiotherapy services and rehabilitation programmes to achieve client mobility and functional goals.
• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans to optimise outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor physiotherapists and therapy staff to enhance service quality.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, and care staff for holistic care.
• Educate clients and caregivers on exercises and fall prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports.
• Drive development and implementation of protocols and quality improvements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Mobility rehabilitation

Leadership

Fall prevention

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPC Registration

Job description

St. Hilda's Community Services Centre in Joo Chiat, S00, SG.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Company Overview

St Hilda’s Community Services Centre is a voluntary welfare organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. Through our integrated Senior Care Centre, comprising a Day Rehabilitation Centre and an Active Ageing Centre, we provide holistic care and support to residents in the Tanjong Rhu community and its surrounding areas. Located in one of Singapore’s early housing estates, we are deeply rooted in the community we serve, building connections and enriching lives every day. At St Hilda’s, our work goes beyond services — it is about people, purpose, and impact. Reaching out, Touching lives.

Job Summary

Lead physiotherapy services and rehabilitation programmes at the Centre, delivering personalised care to improve client mobility and independence while mentoring staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of physiotherapy services and rehabilitation programmes to achieve client mobility and functional goals
• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to enhance clients’ mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence
• Monitor client progress regularly and adjust treatment plans to optimise rehabilitation outcomes
• Supervise, guide, and mentor physiotherapists and therapy support staff to enhance clinical skills and service quality
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, care staff, and other professionals to provide integrated, holistic care
• Educate clients, caregivers, and families on exercises, mobility techniques, and fall prevention strategies to support ongoing care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, records, and reports in compliance with standards
• Drive development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols, step-down rehabilitation programmes, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to staff training, case discussions, and community rehabilitation efforts to promote best practices
• Ensure compliance with professional, clinical, safety, and regulatory standards to uphold service excellence

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant physiotherapy experience in hospital, rehabilitation, geriatrics, community care, or day rehabilitation settings

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience developing step-down rehabilitation programmes to support community reintegration and continuity of care
• Experience transitioning care from hospital to community-based rehabilitation settings
• Proven experience supervising or mentoring physiotherapists and/or therapy support staff
• Strong clinical expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of mobility, balance, falls prevention, and functional rehabilitation
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage seniors, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

St. Hilda's Community Services Centre is a voluntary welfare organisation. We are a Senior Care Centre with a Day Rehabilitative Centre and an independent Drop-In Centre serving the needs of the community in one of Singapore’s early housing estate in the locality of Tanjung Rhu and its surrounds.