Physiotherapist (IET)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct student assessment and therapy planning
• Conduct physical, psycho-social, discipline specific and impairment-based assessments to determine required therapeutic interventions
• Evaluate history and physical examination findings using clinical reasoning to develop an appropriate student-centric intervention plans
• Formulate student-centred and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals in collaboration with student and relevant stakeholders (ie. teachers, parents, therapy team)
• Select appropriate and specific outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes
• Provide therapy recommendations based on evaluation of student’s needs
• Document results of case history taking, assessment results, therapy plans, interventions, goals and outcome measures
• Communicate assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to students and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide intervention and client education
• Adhering to clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Provide clinical expertise and consultation for research and education
• Provide interventions for students both in the inclusion and integration setting whenever needed
• Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes using selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals
• Modify therapy plans based on student’s progress and motivation as well as therapy outcome measures collected
• Formulate discharge plans based on student’s performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Communicate intervention plans, outcome measures, progress and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
• Empower students, caregiver and teachers on methods to enhance health, mobility and functions
• Provide student, caregiver and teacher with education and training in self-management
• Prescribe assistive devices and equipment according to students’ needs
• Develop and implement student and caregiver educational materials and training programmes
• Facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners as required
• Perform clinical administration and operations
• Oversee inventory management and equipment maintenance required for therapy services
• Recommend preventive and corrective care measures
• Continuing education, research activities and training
• Participate in continuous professional development
• Implement evidence-based practices in specialty areas of clinical services
• Plan and conduct continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
• Provide clinical education for students and/or staff
• Develop educational materials and activities to meet the learning needs of students, caregivers and key stakeholders
• Participate in research project

Job Holder Requirements:

• Qualification:
• Recognised Degree/Master in Physiotherapy

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• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Experience: Prior experience of at least 2 years managing a paediatric caseload
• Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, being both client-centered and service-oriented
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment, with good written and verbal communication skills
• For senior role, applicant should have at least 5 years of clinical paediatric experience, with AHPC supervisor status