Senior Physiotherapist

Rainbow Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Centre in Singapore seeks a Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality services as part of an interdisciplinary team across early intervention, schools and community outreach. You will assess client needs, set goals with families, plan and implement evidence-based interventions, document outcomes and manage a caseload under supervision.

Applicants should hold a Diploma, Degree or Master’s in Physiotherapy and be registered under the Allied Health Professions Act; experience in a special

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or Master’s in Physiotherapy.
• Registered as Physiotherapist under the Allied Health Professions Act.
• Experience in a special education setting is advantageous.
• Candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs using appropriate assessment tools to identify therapy requirements.
• Set goals with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Formulate care plans and manage interventions.
• Deliver individual and group physiotherapy interventions.
• Complete documentation and reports following professional guidelines.
• Manage caseload under supervision.
• Maintain client records and monitor service utilization.
• Maintain inventories and health & safety of equipment.
• Engage in CPD and stay updated with professional standards.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Caseload management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Diploma in Physiotherapy

Degree in Physiotherapy

Master’s in Physiotherapy

Job description

Rainbow Centre envisions a world where persons with disabilities are empowered, included and thriving in inclusive communities.

The Accessibility Services at Rainbow Centre aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities through effective therapy and psychological services so that they can achieve their highest level of independence and lead thriving lives.

The Physiotherapist, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, will be responsible for the delivery of quality physiotherapy services and may work across a variety of settings at Rainbow Centre (early intervention, schools, out-of-school hours care and community outreach services etc).

Critical Work Functions

Clinical Services

• Assessment: Obtain data using appropriate assessment tools to identify therapy needs in a variety of cases.
• Goal Setting: Identify and prioritize goals for intervention in collaboration with the client/family/caregiver and multidisciplinary team.
• Care Planning: Formulate care plans that are outcome based and relevant to clients’ goals through planning, implementing, evaluating and managing interventions.
• Intervention: Facilitate individual and group interventions employing evidence-based occupational therapy techniques.
• Documentation: Complete specialist reports, case notes and other documentation, following professional guidelines and guidelines required by the organization.
• Caseload Management: Prioritise and manage a caseload under supervision in accordance to organisation policy.

Service Administration & Management

• Data Management: Maintain and monitor client records related to service utilization in accordance to organisational and professional requirements.
• Resource Management: Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Health & Safety: Ensure that the health and safety policy is adhered to and all equipment are properly and safely stored and maintained for safe use.

Continuing Professional Development

• Engage in and articulate reflection and evaluation in practice, including critically evaluating the impact of contemporary issues related to the profession and sector.
• Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organizational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

Job Holder Requirements

• Diploma, Degree or Masters in Physiotherapy
• Registered as Physiotherapist under the Allied Health Professions Act
• Working experience in a special education setting will be an advantage
• Candidates with more experience may consider for a Senior Therapist