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
