COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.
Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.
MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.
These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A Physiotherapist is responsible for helping clients restore mobility, function and independence through detailed assessments of problems, individualised treatments and manual therapy. S/He works in a multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct in all areas of client care. S/He organises and distributes the caseloads, supervises students, and coaches junior/support care staff.
S/He should have initiative and be sensitive to the needs of her/his clients. S/He may also work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team which may include teachers, training officers, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
- Conduct client assessment and therapy planning
- Perform therapy interventions and client education
- Manage risk and quality
- Perform clinical administration and operations
- Participate in continuing education and research activities
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from an institution recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council
- Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
- AHPC Registration is a must
