Senior Therapy Assistant

National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist Physiotherapists in implementing therapy interventions and supervising patients, ensuring a high standard of care. Your responsibilities will include managing clinic operations, maintaining therapy equipment, and performing administrative tasks. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are motivated, patient-focused, and eager to contribute to a healthcare career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in healthcare clinical settings.
• HMI/ITE Certificate in healthcare or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists in therapy interventions and patient supervision.
• Responsible for operational tasks like cleaning therapy equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Patient-focused

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Education

HMI/ITE Certificate in healthcare

Tools

EPIC electronic documentation system

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Institution: National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Family Group: Allied Health

What you’ll do as a Therapy Assistant!

You will assist Physiotherapists in the supervision of patients as well as the implementation of therapy interventions and outcome measures for selected patient cases. These include assisting in the pre-consult assessment and corresponding data entry into the electronic documentation system (EPIC), managing clinic slots, applying electro-physical modalities, assisting the therapist in gait training with walking aids for patients, performing safety checks independently, and assisting in the teaching and supervision of exercises as per the Physiotherapist’s instruction.

You will be responsible for operational and administrative tasks such as cleaning and maintaining therapy equipment and devices, checking and updating inventory, and calling reminders to ensure smooth operations of physiotherapy service.

Skills crucial to success in this role!

• Conversant in English and a second language.
• Diligent, flexible, and resourceful.
• Highly motivated and service-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Willingness to work at different polyclinic locations from time to time.
• Patient-focused with a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Passion for a healthcare career and inspired to move ahead despite challenges.

Preferred Qualification!

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in healthcare clinical settings.
• HMI/ITE Certificate in healthcare or equivalent will be preferred.