Senior / Physiotherapist

UNITED MEDICARE (ELIZABETH DR) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to help residents regain mobility and strength. The role includes assessing individual needs, developing tailored physiotherapy programs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold a Bachelor in Physiotherapy, be registered with the AHPC, and have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare or ILTC setting.
• Strong initiative and ability to drive projects forward.
• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify individual needs of residents and formulate physiotherapy programmes.
• Evaluate care plans and establish follow-up plans.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Initiative

Drive

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Relationship management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Registered with Singapore Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Job description

The Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for providing residents in regaining mobility, strength, balance, fall prevention and manage pain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify individual needs of all cases, formulate, develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes to facilitate, restore, improve and maintain movement and functional abilities
• Evaluate the residents’ care plan and re-assess to establish a follow-up care plan
• Work with residents based on their levels of function and severity of disability
• Evaluate and document residents’ therapy needs, progress on a daily basis
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as part of the trans-disciplinary team of professionals involved in the rehabilitative treatment process
• Refer residents to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention as and when necessary
• Provide therapy consultation, support and update on the residents’ progress and status to caregivers and all those involved in the team
• Evaluate, prescribe and fabricate/purchase of wheelchair and assistive devices as required by the residents to improve function
• Train caregivers and volunteers in the maintenance of therapy programs
• Supervise and work in liaison with the volunteers and other healthcare assistants who are helping in the treatment of residents
• Keep abreast of the latest research and developments on physiotherapy
• Assist and or follow up therapists' KPIs and training needs
• Participate/support Company’s events as and when required
• Engage with partners/ stakeholders from hospitals and other community organizations
• Maintain inventory of the equipment and resource materials for the programs

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy
• Registered with Singapore Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare or ILTC setting
• Possess initiative, drive and self-motivation to persevere and make things happen
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Leadership skills