Physiotherapist
Job Summary
The Physiotherapist helps patients restore mobility, function, and independence through detailed assessments and individualized treatment plans. They work within a multidisciplinary team to manage various clinical conditions, including orthopedics, neurology, and sports injuries. The role requires a high standard of clinical practice and a commitment to evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose patient conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Manage caseloads across various clinical disciplines
- Maintain accurate medical documentation
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring
Required Skills
- Recognized Degree in Physiotherapy
- 3 years relevant clinical experience
- AHPC registration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Clinical assessment and manual therapy
Job Details
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CLINICAL DUTIES
- Depending on the coverage areas, locum physiotherapist should be competent in managing the following conditions: Orthopedics, Sports, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Cardiopulmonary, Geriatrics, Musculoskeletal.
- He/she should be independent in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient within defined scope of practice.
- He/she should have an understanding of the limits of their expertise and seek guidance proactively when appropriate.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- The locum physiotherapist must have skills and competency in self management, and compliance to medicolegal and governance guidelines.
- Be responsible for the caseload allocated and provide coverage as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports in continuity of care.
- Be familiar with and adhere to basic tenets of JCI.
- Maintain statistics on workload as needed by the Department and Hospital.
OTHER DUTIES
- Provide supervisory/training to staff as allocated by supervisor / manager.
- Provide mentoring / leadership guide to staff as allocated by supervisor / manager.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Recognized Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Graduate with 3 years of working experience in the relevant clinical disciplines.
- Have basic IT skills and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
- Registered with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
- Member of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association or equivalent (highly recommended).
ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION
- Managing patient with behavioural issues.