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 Qualifications : • 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
Summary of role requirements:

Flexible hours available
1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role

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