Senior / Physiotherapist

st. john's home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s Home in Singapore is seeking a Senior / Physiotherapist to lead rehabilitation efforts for residents across our nursing home and centre-based settings. You will assess residents, develop care plans with the multidisciplinary team, and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions.

You will mentor Therapy Assistants, develop SOPs aligned with the Healthcare Services Act, ensure documentation accuracy, and participate in quality improvement and research

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Singapore AHPC (Allied Health Professions Council).
• Possess valid BCLS Certification.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in healthcare or eldercare settings.
• Demonstrates strong adaptability to change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director of Nursing or CGO.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to assess residents and formulate care plans to enhance mobility.
• Implement and manage residents’ physical therapy programmes.
• Provide physical therapy treatments, exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Therapy Assistants to ensure high-quality care.
• Develop Rehabilitation SOPs compliant with the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA).
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and service standards.
• Maintain comprehensive, timely documentation.
• Facilitate training sessions for therapists and staff.
• Plan and implement funded rehabilitation projects.
• Engage in quality improvement and research activities.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

St John’s Home

Job Description – Senior / Physiotherapist

Join Our Team at St John's Home

Since 1958, St John's Home has served as a reputable Sheltered Home for seniors under the Ministry of Social and Family Affairs (MSF). As we prepare to transition into a Nursing Home under the Ministry of Health (MOH) by 2026, we invite dedicated professionals to join our team as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Successful candidates will play an integral role in shaping the direction of our rehabilitation services, delivering quality care to our residents and their families across both Nursing Home and Centre-based settings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1.Report directly to the Director of Nursing or Clinical Governance Officer (CGO).
2. 2.Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to assess residents and formulate care plans aimed at enhancing mobility and functional abilities.
3. 3.Implementing and managing residents’ physical therapy programmes.
4. 4.Provide physical therapy treatments, exercises and specialist techniques to relieve pain and improve residents’ mobility.
5. 5.Provide leadership and guidance to Therapy Assistants to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
6. 6.Develop Rehabilitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are compliant with the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA).
7. 7.Ensure adherence to established clinical protocols and service standards.
8. 8.Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation.
9. 9.Facilitate training sessions for therapists, support staff, and healthcare professionals.
10. 10.Plan and implement funded projects to supportorganisational objectives.
11. 11. Engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in relevant research activities.
12. 12.Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Director ofNursing, CGO, or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Singapore's Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Possess valid BCLS Certification.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in healthcare or eldercare settings.
• Demonstrates strong adaptability to change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Advantages:

• Familiarity with dialects.
• Experience in a similar care setting.