Econ Medicare Centre Pte Ltd – Physiotherapist

Clinical Roles

• Conduct assessment on residents as part of the admission assessment followed by regular routine assessment for in-house residents who may require physiotherapy or rehabilitation services. 
• Develop treatment plans based on the outcomes of resident’s assessment to bring them to their optimal capabilities. 
• Coordinate and work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for the conduct of physiotherapy programme for residents. 
• Keep good records of all services performed and submit weekly case reports to the Centres/Homes 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. 
• Coordinate and work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for the conduct of physiotherapy programme for residents.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings in the centre/ home.
• Perform home services or services at other designated locations besides Centres/Homes as and when assigned.

Leadership & Supervisory

• Play a leading role as a resource person in an effective way of managing the Rehab Department at your respective centres.
• Provide adequate supervision of all rehab staff in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the guidelines, protocols and standards operating procedures.
• Oversee orientation and induction of new staff in the department.
• Mentor junior staff/ therapy assistants for professional development. 
• Plan and conduct training programs for junior therapists and therapy assistants.

Resource Management

• Responsible for proper management of resources which is cost effective, meet quality and productivity.
• Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection and audits.
• Responsible for the improvement of the day-to-day operations and to provide suggestion to the usage of such physiotherapy facilities at the respective centres/homes.
• Responsible for manpower planning in the centre. 

Clinical Quality and Safety 

• Lead the team in delivering consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors.
• Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set key performance indicators.
• Initiate, lead and implement quality improvement project(s) in the centre(s).
• Conduct clinical audits and prepare audit reports for the manager. 
• Investigate, review and provide recommendations for incidents.

Administration

• Oversee the administration of the physiotherapy office, station, equipment and all relevant facilities. 
• Report any faults to the manager. 
• Ensure proper documentation and billing for residents.

Feedback Management

• Investigate and resolve all feedback and complaints received pertaining to rehab staff.
• Assist in any investigation that is escalated to HQ.
• Escalate any unfavorable and unresolved feedback to HQ.

Other Duties

• Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by HOD and Manager, Rehab.
• Provide coaching, training and counselling of staff.
• Perform annual appraisal for junior therapy staff and/or therapy assistants.
• Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors.

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.
• Have an interest in neuro, geriatrics rehabilitation and/or mental health care preferred.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore.
• Proficient in physiotherapy activities/treatment.
• Knowledge on transferring of patients.
• Possess leadership and planning skills.

Other Information

Other locations available as well: Yio Chu Kang and Buangkok