Total 6 physiotherapist job vacancies in D12 Balestier, Serangoon, Toa Payoh

Responsibilities:

· Involve in the care teams assessment of clients in maintenance day care, dementia day care and community rehabilitative programmes;

· Develop and implement care plans for clients and their caregivers with other care team members;

· Perform assessment of the client’s physical mobility and falls risk;

· Provide appropriate physiotherapy interventions based on assessment of clients;

· Conduct functional mobility, training, including the prescription and use of appropriate mobility and/or walking aids;

· Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group physical activity and exercise programmes;

· Conduct and/or supervise group therapy and exercises for the clients;

· Conduct education and training for client’s caregivers; provides support as required;

· Conduct in-service training or/sessions for care staff and volunteers;

· Maintain documentation of clients’ progress and outcomes of care provision;

· Recommend new strategies to the Manager (FHGCC);

Qualification:

· Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

· Obtained full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore

· Good written and spoken English

· Ability to converse in Mandarin and major dialects is an advantage (in order to conduct education and training for Mandarin and dialect speaking client’s caregivers and provides support as required.)

· A mature individual and a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

· Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

· Passionate in serving the needy and vulnerable

· Proficient in Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs.Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct initial assessment / follow-up reviews / other specific assessments of designated patients in day rehab and day care.

• Develop individual care plans based on patients' needs, adopting a multi-disciplinary team-based approach and implement appropriated interventions / activities.

• Review and re-assess individual care plans regularly and/or when there is a change in patient's condition for both day rehab and day care clients.

• Attend multi-disciplinary round and present cases for discussion / sharing when necessary.

• Make referrals to other service providers, when required and as agreed by the patient or next-of-kin.

• Provide certification on patients' fitness for rehab for rehab services for self-referral and walk-in clients.

• Support HNF's initiatives/projects related to Therapy services.

• Provide physiotherapy/occupational therapy treatment for clients at Senior Care Centre.

• Document all inputs in a timely manner.

• Plan and conduct of purposeful activities for clients at the senior care centre.

• Develop Care staff and Therapy associates abilities in conducting suitable exercises and engaging activities.

• Any other related duties as directed by the said reporting officer.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy with at least 1 years' experience
• To be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant
• To have a valid BCLS certification

We are always on the lookout for people who care. People who have compassion for others and who understand the pivotal role home healthcare providers play in an ageing society like ours.You'll make a difference in many lives, and while challenging, the job offers a sense of personal fulfilment like no others.

Embark on a meaningful career with HNF today!

If you have what it takes, we love to hear from you!

Kindly ensure that your NRIC no. is not stated in the resume.

Looking for a part time / full time physiotherapist to join this lovely GP+ clinic in Serangoon Gardens.

Important requirements:

- Good command of English

- Locally licensed

- Comfortable with managing in multi-discilpinary team

- Comfortable to do house-calls

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

This position will be reporting to Principal Physiotherapist and work hand in hand for providing day to day management and leadership of assigned team of therapy services in the Therapy Department.

Job Description

The typical responsibilities of a physiotherapist include:

Clinical Care

• Is responsible for compliance of all therapy standards as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document therapy needs of residents to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain movement/function for all new admissions. Review and update plan 6 monthly or more frequently as needed
• Provide leadership to the therapy staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards. Is responsible for the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her/ his team
• Promote evidence-based practices on therapy services
• Ensure written policies, procedures and work process are available and up to date to guide therapy services
• Evaluate and ensure that therapy services are being delivered in accordance to policies, guidelines and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of resident’s discharge plan to ensure smooth transition back to the community
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for resident’s discharge back to the community.
• Monitor therapy service quality performance indicators and develop action plan for continuous improvement.

Quality

• Review and update therapy services workflow, policies and procedures
• Ensure team members are familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols
• Work with nursing team, other allied health professionals and support care team to coordinate, conduct and facilitate quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain systematic inventory control and maintenance of equipment to achieve optimal utilisation and ensure equipment is safe for use
• Coordinate, manage and evaluate therapy services to ensure the provision of safe, effective and quality care to residents

Training & Development

• Direct and facilitate therapy aides’ development, skills and competency upgrading through various opportunities
• Teach, mentor and supervise therapy aides in performing the various prescribed therapy services
• Conduct regular and on-going assessment of therapy aides’ competencies to ensure achievement of targets set and/or expected competency levels
• Orientate and appraise newly joined staff members during their induction
• Assist the Principal Physiotherapist in identifying, planning and making decisions to meet training and developmental needs of therapy aides

Administration

• Utilise performance management and counselling skills effectively to motivate staff to perform at their optimal level and ensure care delivered is in compliance to standards of practice
• Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents; and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Therapy team, and between internal and external customer groups
• Maintain an inventory list of therapy equipment and ensure regular maintenance is done

Job Requirements

• Registered as Physiotherapist with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• A team player and able to work independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational, management and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 1 year experiences or above. For Senior PT position: At least 5 years of Physiotherapy experience in health care setting
• Minimum Diploma in Physiotherapy or above
• Able to converse in Mandarin to communicate with our Chinese speaking residents will be an advantage
• Experience with elderly patients is an advantage

We are looking for Physiotherapist to be a part of our dynamic trans-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals which comprises Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist, Music Therapist and (Associate)/Psychologist. The team provides a range of rehabilitative and intervention programs to support our client's ability to participate in the home and community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify the individual needs of clients andformulate, develop and implement appropriate individualised therapy programmes
• Monitor training programmes and review its effectiveness
• Liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitative treatment process
• Refer clients to the respective specialists forconsultation and intervention

Job Requirements:

• Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
• Eligible to register with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Conditional / Full Registrant.

We are looking for Locum Physiotherapist to be a part of our dynamic trans-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals which comprises Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist, Music Therapist and (Associate)/Psychologist. The team provides a range of rehabilitative and intervention programs to support our client's ability to participate in the home and community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify the individual needs of clients and formulate, develop and implement appropriate individualised therapy programmes
• Monitor training programmes and review its effectiveness
• Liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitative treatment process
• Refer clients to the respective specialists for consultation and intervention

Job Requirements:

• Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant.
• Able to commit for at least 6 months or more.