Senior Physiotherapist

Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties

• To provide effective Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for clients in the different care settings
• To establish rehabilitation needs, potential, and therapy goals to optimize clients’ function
• To provide clients and caregivers with education and training in self-management, with the emphasis on the importance of client-centered care and effective communication
• To lead and/or participate actively in Client Review meetings with other team members
• To recommend discharge and continuity of care plans that address clients’ physical health, psychological, social and emotional aspect in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• To facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners when required

2. Education and Training

• To keep abreast with advances in the profession and to contribute to the development of the department
• To lead or/and participate in research and quality improvement projects
• To provide training and mentorship to therapists, support staffs, students by having regular communication and case discussion
• To plan and deliver training to volunteers
• To conduct regular review on therapist’s clinical competency and provide constructive feedback

3. Supervision and Team Development

• To mentor therapists and support staffs on-going professional development and opportunities for courses, workshops, seminars that enhance their knowledge and skills
• Conduct staff appraisals and staff development plan
• Manage minor staff conflicts or disciplinary issues

4. Administration and Operation

• To cover the duties of other Physiotherapist in the Allied Health team within the organization

5. Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and/or Head, Allied Health

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Health Science (Physiotherapy)
• Obtained full registration and licensed by Allied Health Professional Council to practice in Singapore (AHPC)
• Accredicted as a supervisor under the AHPC supervisory framework preferred
• Completed the I am a Clinical Educator (ICE) by Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) preferred
• Possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience which includes 2 years’ supervisory experience
• A team player
• Able to multi-task and work independently