Senior / Physiotherapist

UNITED MEDICARE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist responsible for developing individualized therapy programs for residents. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor in Physiotherapy, be registered with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council, and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining therapy programs. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare or ILTC setting.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Experience in formulating individualised physiotherapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify individual needs of residents.
• Develop and implement physiotherapy programmes.
• Work based on residents’ function and severity of disability.
• Document residents’ therapy needs and progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Registration 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