Physiotherapist (West Region) - #1118011

Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessment of all clients referred.

• Work out individual care plan and treatment goals for each client.

• Provide physiotherapy treatment for clients.

• Plan and implement PT program for clients with Dementia or Psychiatric illness.

• Cover the duties of the other Physiotherapist in the team.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review clients’ progress with other team members.

• Supervise Therapy Assistants (TAs) and volunteers helping in relevant areas.

• Supervise Physiotherapists who are under conditional registration.

• Provide clinical supervision for undergraduate OT students attached to the institute.

• Be involved in training of the TAs and caregivers.

• Be involved in training and education of the team in aspects related to physiotherapy.

• Participate in quality improvement or research projects.

• Report on Key Performance Indicators of the PT program to the Head, Community Therapy Services on a monthly or quarterly basis.

• Maintain adequate manpower by discrete approval of leave requests by Junior PTs or TAs.

• Carry out other duties when assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Recognized degree/diploma in physiotherapy

• Full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.

• Preferably at least 1 year experience

• Must enjoy working with elderly patients, especially for patients with neurological, musculoskeletal problems or mental health conditions.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.