Senior Physiotherapist

HCA Hospice; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Hospice in Singapore is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to deliver care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across home hospice and centre settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess functional needs, develop personalised care plans, and implement interventions to optimise mobility, comfort and quality of life. You will educate families, maintain thorough documentation, and mentor junior staff as part of a quality-driven programme.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy and AHPC registration in Singapore.
• Clinical experience in physiotherapy, preferably in acute care, rehab, oncology, geriatrics, palliative or home care.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills for mobility, pain, and complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervision, mentoring, and clinical education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy care to life-limiting illness patients in home hospice and centre settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic palliative care.
• Assess functional needs and recommend equipment and devices.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans to optimise comfort, mobility and quality of life.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe transfers, exercises, energy conservation, and device use.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Mentor junior therapists and therapy assistants.
• Contribute to governance, service improvement, and staff training.

Skills

Assessment & clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Documentation & organisation

Mentoring & supervision

Independent home care practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy & AHPC registration

Job description

HCA Hospice (HCA) is Singapore’s largest home hospice care provider and a registered charity since 1989, dedicated to supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses. HCA provides free home hospice care to over 4,700 patients annually, regardless of age, background, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or financial status. As an NCSS Centre of Specialization for palliative care, HCA also provides day hospice care, pediatric palliative care (Star PALS), caregiver training, bereavement support, outreach programmes, and a 24/7 hotline.

Role Description

• Provide physiotherapy care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across home hospice and centre-based settings.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centred palliative care.
• Assess functional needs and recommend appropriate equipment and assistive devices.
• Conduct goal-oriented, collaborative physiotherapy encounters with patients and, where appropriate, their families or caregivers, taking into account their priorities, values, and stage of illness.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans to optimise comfort, mobility, function, participation, and quality of life.
• Provide patient and caregiver education, including safe transfers, exercise, energy conservation, and use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Mentor junior therapists and/or therapy assistants.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement, staff training, quality initiatives, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy and full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.
• Clinical experience in physiotherapy, preferably in acute care, rehabilitation, oncology, geriatrics, palliative care, or community/home care.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills in managing mobility limitations, pain, respiratory symptoms, functional decline, and other complex presentations.
• Ability to provide patient- and family-centred care and facilitate collaborative goal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and contribute to clinical education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Good documentation, organisational, and time-management skills, with attention to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working independently in home and community settings and adapting interventions to varied environments.
• Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and culturally sensitive care.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development and service improvement.
• Prior involvement in research, quality improvement, clinical audit, or programme development would be an advantage.