Job Description

Clinical Roles

Conduct functional PT/OT assessment, planning and evaluation of treatment to facilitate and optimize clients in their recovery process Select appropriate outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes Recommend assistive devices and equipment as well as latest technology available Provide client education by empowering clients/caregivers with methods to enhance health, mobility and functions through self-management strategies Perform clinical administration and operations through development of clinical practice guidelines Set strategic direction for training and development and plan continuing education programmes, training and research activities Participate in the development of new and review of existing services and professional standards Develop new service delivery models in keeping up with current evidence-based practice Act as a highly specialized source to other professional colleagues internally and externally Lead the implementation of new/or updated assessment/treatment based on current evidences Provide clinical supervision and team development for support staff and students

Resource Management

Oversee management process at centre level (inventory, routine disinfection, cleaning, staff supervision, monthly statistics and billing as per requirement) Develop reports to Rehab Manager and HOD as required Conduct staff development and performance review Co - develop annual L & D with Rehab Manager/HOD for AHPs and therapy support staff Implement professional training and development framework for all rehab staff Supervise staff who are under conditionally registered under AHPC

Clinical Quality and Safety

Oversee delivery of consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors Responsible for the clinical quality and safety standards for the department Lead quality improvement project(s) in the center/nursing home or within the department Implement clinical audit strategies and perform peer audits on compliance to clinical standards Provide leadership in responding to clinical incidents in compliance with organization's incident management guidelines Monitor team's clinical and non-clinical key performance indicators in accordance to MOH, AHPC, organizational and other relevant professional standards and guidelines Deliver training or in-service to fellow colleagues (internal and external partners) Plan clinical attachment programmes and develop clinical training frameworks Develop assessment methods and tools to evaluate effectiveness of departmental training programmes

Feedback Management

Assist in any investigation pertaining to complaints received Escalate any unfavorable and unresolved feedback to Manager, Rehab

Other Duties

Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by HOD and Manager, Rehab Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors

Requirements

Degree in Physiotherapy from recognized institutions Full registration with Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore Have at least 12 years of working experience in a healthcare setting Have an interest in neuro and geriatrics rehabilitation preferred Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency in Physiotherapy treatment implementation and manual handling skills Possess patient-centric, good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and cultures, maintaining a high level of quality service Ability to work effectively in team environment * Self-motivated to keep up to date with advances in the field of Physiotherapy