Econ Medicare Centre Pte Ltd – Physiotherapist

Established since 1987, ECON Healthcare Group celebrates more than 30 years of commitment to quality healthcare and eldercare services this year. As a regional provider for integrated healthcare servcies in Singapore, Malaysia and China, the Group incorporates a chain of medicare centres and nursing homes, hospital services, a careskill training centre, a chain of senior services centres, home care services, ambulance services, physiotherapy services and traditional Chinese medicine services. The Group also provides consultancy for the development and management of retirement living communities.

• Provide therapy services as required by the Econ Healthcare group of companies (ie. Homes and Centres).
• Carry out assessment on residents as part of the admission assessment and conduct regular routine assessment on in-house residents who may require physiotherapy or rehabilitation service.
• Recommend appropriate physio or rehab programme for residents.
• Keep good records of all services performed and submit weekly case reports to the Centres/Homes/Hospital manager. A monthly consolidated report of workload statistics and other concerns to do with service standards would be required to be submitted to the Manager.
• Oversee the administration of the physiotherapy office, station, equipment and all relevant facilities. To report any faults to the manager. Ensure proper documentation and billing for residents.
• Coordinate and work closely with the centre/home/ward staff nurse for the conduct of physio or rehab programme for residents.
• Ensure the best interest of residents is being looked after at all times.
• To actively promote the physiotherapy services to both in-house residents and prospective clients.
• Be responsible for the improvement of day-to-day operations and to make suggestion to the usage of such physiotherapy facilities at the Centres/Homes/Hospital.
• Provide training for therapy and non-therapy staff whenever required. Supervise staff assisting in the implementation of therapy programmes when necessary.
• To perform home services or services at other designated locations besides Centres/Homes/Hospital as and when assigned.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and fully registered with AHPC, Singapore.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in a healthcare environment.
• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and cultures, maintaining a high level of quality service.
• Self-motivated to keep up-to-date with advances in the field of physiotherapy.
• Have an interest in neuro and geriatrics rehabilitation preferred.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore.

Other Information

• Ability to work effectively in team environment.
• Proficient in physiotherapy activities/treatment.
• Knowledge on transferring of patients.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to speak Mandarin and dialects will be an advantage.