Total 3 physiotherapist job vacancies in D03 Queenstown, Tiong Bahru

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.

A Senior Physiotherapist is an advanced practitioner in helping clients restore mobility, function and independence through a detailed assessment of problems and individualised treatments. 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 has advanced expertise and knowledge in her/his specialty area. S/He monitors the caseloads and performance of junior therapists and provides supervision as needed. S/He may work in various settings within MINDS ranging from special schools to employment or training and development centres. 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. S/He should have initiative and be sensitive to the needs of her/his clients. S/He should possess management skills, leadership skills and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct client assessment and therapy planning

• Conduct physical, psycho-social, discipline specific and impairment-based/functional assessments to determine required therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate history and physical examination findings using clinical reasoning to develop an appropriate client-centric intervention plans.
• Communicate the assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prescribe assistive devices and equipment according to clients' needs.

Perform therapy interventions and client education

• Perform appropriate interventions based on findings, goals and treatment plans.
• Modify therapy plans based on client performance, motivation, safety as well as therapy outcome measures collected.
• Provide clients and caregivers with education and training in self-management.
• Assist to develop and implement client and caregiver educational materials and training programmes.
• Formulate discharge and continuity of care plans based on client performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners as required.

Provide supervision and team development

• Mentor therapists and support staff for professional development.
• Plan induction and clinical orientation for new team members.
• Assist to conduct staff appraisals and staff development plans.

Manage specialty areas of clinical services

• Participate in the development of clinical practice guidelines.
• Implement evidence-based practices in specialty areas of clinical services.

Manage risk and quality

• Report client incidents to supervisors.
• Review client incident reports documented.
• Conduct service and clinical audits.
• Identify safety risks and issues.
• Recommend preventive and corrective care measures.

Perform clinical administration and operations

• Oversee inventory management and equipment maintenance required for therapy services.
• Participate in the development and promotion of new clinical services in therapy.
• Provide recommendations for budgets.
• Review unit and task work processes on policy and procedures.

Participate in continuing education and research activities

• Assist to lead research and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Develop education activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.

• Degree and/or post-graduate degree in the specified AHP discipline from AHPC recognized university.

• At least 5 years of direct clinical practice.

• Experience in working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related field is preferred.

• AHPC Full Registration.

As part of the project with MOH, we are seeking for Locums who are able to work on weekends.

You will be responsible for managing an assigned caseload where you will provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and education to patients and their care-givers where applicable. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides patient-centric and evidence-based clinical services.

You may also be involved in the supervision and training of students and therapy support staff, as well as in quality improvement projects.

• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, or pass MOH Qualifying Examination
• Experience as a Physiotherapist in relevant clinical settings will be an advantage
• Applicants with 4 years of experience can apply for the Senior Physiotherapist position
• Valid membership with local professional body/association preferred
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• Able to work well independently and in groups
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Reporting to the Head of Cancer Rehabilitation Services, you will be part of an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team in developing oncology rehabilitation services, facilitating and enabling patients to achieve maximum functional performance, think beyond the physical restoration of the patients and incorporate elements of psychosocial support to facilitate rehabilitation. You will also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patients and work closely with their family members and caregivers to ensure effective execution of prescribed therapy plans or programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to assess the physical and functional needs of the patient.
• Focus on optimising the patient’s functions, reducing pain and disability, increasing conditioning and mobility, and ultimately improving quality of life.
• Develop individualised pathways of care for assigned patients, taking into consideration the patients’ changing needs and implement appropriate interventions as the condition changes.
• Support the coping and caregiving skills of both the patient and the family/caregivers.
• Contribute to palliative and end of life care through maximising and facilitating:physical function and optimising ADLs (e.g. home modifications)
  caregiving
  leisure and social participation (e.g. community outings)
  
• Keep detailed, well-written records and other relevant documentation on patient’s activities and progress for patient evaluation.
• Create and provide accessible, efficient and seamless service which includes managing and developing his/her own clinical caseload.
• Develop and implement cancer rehabilitation initiatives related to physical therapy in collaboration with the rehabilitation team, across disciplines and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, locate and implement oncology specific key performance indicators to demonstrate clinical impact and service performance.
• Create, plan and deliver oncological education materials for patients.
• Work effectively by balancing clinical caseload of oncology patients with service development, monitoring and expansion.
• Contribute to the promotion of SCS cancer rehabilitation services and research initiatives.
• Assist in training and supervision of therapy assistants, junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students.
• Conduct annual budgeting exercise for discipline related items.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma in Physiotherapy from an accredited polytechnic or university recognized by the Ministry of Health under the Allied Health Professions Act (AHPC)
• Full registration with AHPC
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in working with cancer patients would be an advantage
• Keen to work in a rehabilitative centre and palliative based home care environment
• Experience in congestive manual lymphedema drainage would be an advantage
• Complete decongestive therapy (manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandages and garments, exercises and skin care)
• Soft tissue mobilisation/myofascial release, therapeutic massage, therapeutic stretching and strengthening
• Pelvic floor strengthening
• Electrophysical techniques to relieve and control pain
• Fatigue management
• Management of dyspnoea, removal of secretions, nebulized drugs and oxygen management
• Neurological rehabilitation techniques
• Relaxation techniques to reduce levels of anxiety
• Able to design new physical therapy rehabilitation programmes and create the relevant documents and processes needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

*5-days work week, 8.30am to 6pm

*Permanent/ part-time positions available.