Senior/ Physiotherapist - Full-Time & Part-Time

SPD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to manage clients with physical difficulties and participate in departmental administration. Key responsibilities include assessing and implementing physiotherapy interventions, guiding support staff, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration under the Allied Health Professions Act. Strong communication skills and a passion for social service are essential. This position offers an opportunity to engage in continual professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
• Fluency in local languages will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine and standard physiotherapy cases independently.
• Participate in departmental administrative duties.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to support staff and caregivers.
• Engage in continual professional development.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Team player with a heart for serving

Fluency in local languages

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)

Job description

1. Clinical Management

Manage a caseload of routine and standard cases with proficiency and independence through the following:

• Assess, develop, plan, and implement physiotherapy interventions to clients with physical, functional, or mobility difficulties in accordance with programme approach, framework, and SOPs.
• Be part of the collaborative team to work with clients on a one-to-one basis, group, or special setting based on programme requirements and client levels of functioning.
• Monitor clients’ physiotherapy progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and review clients’ physiotherapy needs in accordance with programme requirements.
• Provide physiotherapy consultation, support and update on the clients' progress and status to caregivers and all those involved in the client care team.
• Refer clients to respective specialists (e.g., other therapists, psychologists, neurologists, doctors, etc.) for consultation and further treatment or training as and when necessary.
• Conduct home/school/workplace visits when necessary.
• Provide physiotherapy related training on relevant platforms when required.

2. Clinical Administration

• Participate in departmental administrative duties and operational processes to support service delivery.
• Ensure timely documentation of clinical records for all cases and timely reporting in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to service quality assurance initiatives, including audits, risk identification, and incident reporting.
• Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and resources for the programme.

3. Clinical Teaching and Supervision

• Provide on-the-job guidance to other staff (e.g., support staff, therapy assistants, other members of the collaborative team), caregivers and volunteers in the execution and/or maintenance of physiotherapy programmes.
• Share knowledge and best practices with peers and junior staff when required.
• Provide physiotherapy related training on relevant platforms when required.

4. Professional Development

• Actively engage in continual professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participate in literature reviews and research-related activities to support evidence-based practice.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of physiotherapy and apply relevant knowledge to clinical work.
• Attend and contribute regularly to staff meetings, case conferences, in-services as well as other meetings as required.

5. Other Activities

• Participate in cross divisional committees or events organised by SPD when required.
• Represent SPD in networking with other community organisations as requested.
• Engage in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor or Masters Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
2. Eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Fluency in local languages will be an advantage.
5. A team player with a heart for serving in the social service sector and supporting people with disability