Senior Physiotherapist

Lions Home For The Elders; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Home For The Elders in Singapore seeks a Physiotherapist to manage rehabilitation care for geriatric residents with physical and cognitive limitations. You will mentor Therapy Aides, adopt rehabilitation technologies, and develop programmes to improve resident outcomes.

You will lead clinical assessments, plan individual and group exercises, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based care. Registration with AHPC and 3+ years experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• AHPC registration (Singapore) Full or Restricted.
• Minimum 3 years physiotherapy experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation care plans.
• Plan and oversee group and individual exercises to maintain independence and prevent decline.
• Conduct six-monthly reviews and adjust rehabilitation programmes as needed.
• Ensure interventions comply with standards and best practices.
• Support adoption of robotics and advanced healthcare technologies.
• Oversee data collection and analysis of rehabilitation outcomes.
• Lead Therapy Aides and supervise daily exercises and care plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to develop integrated care plans.
• Educate families on care plans and safe mobility techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per MOH and AHPC requirements.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and safety checks of therapy equipment.
• Participate in CQI projects and audits.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to meet AHPC and Allied Health requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPC Registration (Singapore)

Job description

About the role

Manage the rehabilitation care of geriatric residents with medical, physical and cognitive limitations. The role also involves mentoring staff, adopting rehabilitation technologies and developing programmes to enhance resident care and outcomes.

Key responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for new and existing residents and develop individualised rehabilitation care plans.

• Plan group and individual exercises to maintain functional independence and prevent contractures or physical decline. E.g. fall prevention, functional mobility goals.

• Conduct six-monthly reviews of rehabilitation programmes and make adjustments to optimise resident outcomes.

• Ensure therapeutic interventions comply with organisational standards and clinical best practices.

• Support the implementation of robotics and advanced healthcare technologies introduced by LHE.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of rehabilitation programme feedback and data.

2. Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Guide and supervise Therapy Aides in delivering daily exercises, care plans and rehabilitation routines safely and effectively.

• Lead clinical case discussions to strengthen the team's skills and knowledge

• Support the Rehabilitation Manager in daily clinical operations and duty rostering.

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop integrated care plans.

• Educate family members and caregivers on care plans and safe mobility techniques, where required.

4. Operations & Quality Improvement

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with MOH, AHPC and organisational requirements.

• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, safety checks and inventory of therapy equipment.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

• Undertake regular professional and advanced skills upgrading to meet AHPC and Allied Health professional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or a recognised equivalent qualification.

• Full or Restricted Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant physiotherapy experience, preferably in geriatric, rehabilitation or community care settings.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience would be an advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• A good team player with initiative and experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager or Management, in support of the Home’s operational and resident care needs.