Rehabilitation Specialist

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Specialist role at Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) designs, implements and monitors personalised care plans for seniors within an integrated wellness model, collaborating with a medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist to deliver holistic rehabilitation in the Active Ageing Centre gym and community settings.

You will conduct functional assessments, lead safe gym sessions, capture data with digital tools, and contribute to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors in community, rehabilitation or gym settings is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage seniors of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments (balance, strength, mobility) to determine needs and frailty levels.
• Co-develop personalised care plans with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist.
• Deliver customised rehabilitation sessions targeting strength, balance, mobility, cognitive stimulation, and ADLs.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to health status and goals.
• Lead or support structured gym-based and group sessions for seniors of varying abilities.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and adherence to gym protocols.
• Provide education to seniors and caregivers on functional maintenance and fall prevention.
• Use digital tools to record assessments, track progress, and generate care insights.
• Monitor development using dashboards, wearable data and digital systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation for audit, evaluation and MOH reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with research teams to pilot, evaluate and improve care models and rehabilitation protocols.
• Support outcome measurement, data collection and analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with AAC and organisational goals.
• Work closely with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist to ensure integrated care.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss progress and care adjustments.
• Support health education activities, workshops and community outreach.
• Motivate and guide seniors to adopt sustainable healthy lifestyle habits.
• Support seniors transitioning towards self-management and independence.
• Promote participation in AAC programmes to enhance social connectedness.

Skills

Strong communication

Digital tools proficiency

Data collection & analytics

Education

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Exercise Science / Gerontology

Job description

The Rehabilitation Specialist supports seniors across different levels of frailty by designing, implementing and monitoring personalised care plans within an integrated wellness model. Working alongside a medical coach, fitness coach, and nutritionist, the role ensures seniors receive holistic support in physical, cognitive, and functional wellness. The Specialist plays a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes within the Active Ageing Centre gym and community setting.

Job Description

a) Personalised Care & Intervention

• Conduct functional assessments (e.g., balance, strength, mobility) to determine seniors’ needs and frailty levels.
• Co-develop personalised care plans with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist.
• Deliver customised rehabilitation sessions targeting strength, balance, mobility, cognitive stimulation, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions in response to seniors’ health status and goals.

b) Programme Delivery & Safety

• Lead or support structured gym-based and group exercise sessions for seniors of varying capabilities.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and adherence to gym protocols.
• Provide education to seniors and caregivers on functional maintenance and fall prevention

c) Digital Tracking & Data Management

• Use digital tools to record assessments, track progress, and generate care insights.
• Monitor development using dashboards, wearable data, and Active Ageing Centre digital systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation for audit, evaluation, and MOH reporting requirements.

d) Research & Quality Improvement

• Collaborate with research teams to pilot, evaluate, and improve care models and rehabilitation protocols.
• Support outcome measurement, data collection and analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Active Ageing Centre and organisational goals.

e) Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss seniors’ progress and care adjustments.
• Support health education activities, workshops, and community outreach.

f) Senior Engagement & Empowerment

• Motivate and guide seniors to adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits.
• Support seniors transitioning towards self-management and independence.
• Promote participation in AAC programmes to enhance social connectedness.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Preferably registered with AHPC (if holding clinical qualification).
• Experience working with seniors in community, rehabilitation or gym settings is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage seniors of diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable with digital tools, data collection, and basic analytics.
• Passionate about active ageing, rehabilitation and community wellness.