Senior/ Physiotherapist*

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to lead a specialised workgroup, provide advanced assessment and treatment, and supervise junior physiotherapists. You will coordinate with the medical team, document records, and ensure service standards are met.

Requirements include a recognised physiotherapy degree, 4+ years' experience, strong communication, and supervisory skills; IT proficiency is essential. Singapore citizens and PRs preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• 4 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients referred for physiotherapy independently and implement treatment plans.
• Report to referring doctor and medical team.
• Document patient records accurately and charge patients properly.
• Supervise physiotherapists I & II in the workgroup.
• Collaborate with healthcare members and contribute to case conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory & coaching

Team worker

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for assisting in the management of a specialised workgroup and for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients referred for physiotherapy. He / she will assist in the supervision of physiotherapists deployed to the workgroup.

Duties And Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Assess and manage patients referred for physiotherapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised physiotherapy knowledge and skills.
• Report to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.
• Document patient physiotherapy records accurately.
• Charge patients accurately.
• Perform registration of new patients.
• Update individual performance statistical records regularly.
• Comply with clinical and service standards.
• Assist in the supervision of physiotherapists I & II in the workgroup.
• Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly performance reports for the workgroup.
• Assist in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup (clinical / service quality, revenue and productivity).
• Co-lead clinical research projects related to the workgroup.
• Prepare and regularly update the inventory for therapy equipment for the workgroup.
• Assist in reviewing and updating clinical protocols and SOPs.
• Assist in the management of projects assigned to the workgroup.
• Co-lead in departmental activities (eg QC).
• Assist in developing, promoting and marketing new clinical services.
• Assist in budgeting for the workgroup.
• Assist in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programme for physiotherapy students attached to the workgroup.
• Assist in the induction of new physiotherapists deployed to the workgroup.
• Contribute to departmental inservice training programmes, hospital educational talks and external talks / workshops / forums / seminars.
• Assist in the identification the training needs of staff in the workgroup.
• Network strategically with healthcare practitioners in NUH.
• Actively update physiotherapy knowledge and skills.

Job Specification/Requirements

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty preferred.
• 4 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good supervisory and coaching skills.
• Service oriented and customer focused.
• Result oriented.
• Team worker.
• Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint)
• Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.