Senior/ Physiotherapist*(10450) - Alexandra Hospital

Job Purpose The Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for assisting in the management of a specialised workgroup and for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients referred for physiotherapy. He / she will assist in the supervision of physiotherapists deployed to the workgroup. Duties and Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%) • Assess and manage patients referred for physiotherapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised physiotherapy knowledge and skills. • Report to referring doctor and other members of the medical team. • Document patient physiotherapy records accurately. • Charge patients accurately. • Perform registration of new patients. • Update individual performance statistical records regularly. • Comply with clinical and service standards. • Assist in the supervision of physiotherapists I & II in the workgroup. • Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate. Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%) • Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences. • Assist in the preparation of monthly performance reports for the workgroup. • Assist in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup (clinical / service quality, revenue and productivity). • Co-lead clinical research projects related to the workgroup. • Prepare and regularly update the inventory for therapy equipment for the workgroup. • Assist in reviewing and updating clinical protocols and SOPs. • Assist in the management of projects assigned to the workgroup. • Co-lead in departmental activities (eg QC). • Assist in developing, promoting and marketing new clinical services. • Assist in budgeting for the workgroup. • Assist in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programme for physiotherapy students attached to the workgroup. • Assist in the induction of new physiotherapists deployed to the workgroup. • Contribute to departmental inservice training programmes, hospital educational talks and external talks / workshops / forums / seminars. • Assist in the identification the training needs of staff in the workgroup. • Network strategically with healthcare practitioners in NUH. • Actively update physiotherapy knowledge and skills. Job Specification/Requirements • Recognised Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy. • Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty preferred. • 4 years of relevant work experience preferred. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Good supervisory and coaching skills. • Service oriented and customer focused. • Result oriented. • Team worker. • Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint) If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading. *Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply. #LI-SF1