OVERVIEW

Assess and identify individual needs of clients, formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes.
Evaluate and document clients' physiotherapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programmes and review their effectiveness.
Train and supervise Physiotherapy Aides, caregivers and volunteers in the maintenance of physiotherapy programmes.
Work with Trans-disciplinary team in integrating the clients into the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assessment, Identification & Implementation of Therapy Programmes

Assess and identify individual needs of clients, formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes. These would aim to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain movement and functional abilities.
Work with clients on a one-to-one basis, group or special setting based on their levels of function and severity of disability.
Liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitative treatment process.
Evaluate and document clients' physiotherapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programmes and review their effectiveness.
Refer clients to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention.
Provide physiotherapy consultation, support and update on the clients' progress and status to caregivers and all those involved in the rehabilitation team.
Evaluate, prescribe and fabricate/purchase assistive devices as required by the clients to improve function.
Train and supervise Physiotherapy Aides, caregivers and volunteers in the maintenance of physiotherapy programmes.
Be involved in discussions of client-related issues with caregivers, volunteers and members of the rehabilitative team.

2. Special Education School

Involve in individual and group activity programmes conducted for children in special school setting
Train and teach schoolteachers/ teacher aides in relevant basic techniques of physiotherapy to facilitate implementation in classroom setting
Liaise and teach parents in client handling skills to ensure and encourage continuity of PT programmes both at home and in school
Provide support and counselling to families of clients when required (e.g. recommendation of rehabilitation equipment to client after surgery)
Participate and discuss the Individual Educational Plan with teachers and parents.

3. Administration
a. Ensure that efficient physiotherapy records of clientele are kept and information on the following are properly recorded:

Initial assessment
Re-assessment
Therapy goals, aims and objectives
Review therapy plan when necessary
Schedule planning
Discharge planning
Maintain database of all clients

b. Engage in administrative duties relevant to departmental work
c. Evaluation of effectiveness and relevance of program
4. Professional/Staff Development

Keep abreast of the latest development in service delivery of physiotherapy related areas to ensure that therapy programmes are kept updated.
Participate and help Senior Physiotherapist in Research / Projects and present papers where conferences are available
Attending professional developmental skills trainings when opportunity and interested topic conducted
Conduct the training for the relevant staff, caregivers and volunteers in the organization

5. Other Activities
a. Work with Trans-disciplinary team in integrating the clients into the community.
b. Participate actively in the related working committees and projects that involve multi- discipline:

Professional Sub Committee
Case & Review Sub Committee
Workshop Sub-Committee
Other sub-committees or projects as directed by the Head of Department or Executive Director

c. Undertake responsibilities and duties assigned by the Head of Department or Executive Director or the Management from time to time
6. Maintenance

Ensure that all physiotherapy equipment is maintained regularly by regular servicing and repair when deemed necessary
Ensure that proper inventory of all equipment and fixtures are kept and regularly updated

7. General Duties

Supervise daily routine of Physiotherapy support staff
Provide on-the-job training to Physiotherapy support staff

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
Minimum 2 years working experience or fresh graduate are welcome to apply
Obtained Full or Restricted Registration and a valid Practicing License with the Singapore Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)

Working Location: School West - 6A Jurong West Street 52 Singapore 649297
Interested applicants, please email a detailed resume to: recruit_hr15@cpas.org.sg
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the outcome of the job application