This position is at Yishun Community Hospital
Clinical Competencies and DutiesIn physiotherapy services, the Physiotherapist should have the general clinical competencies below and had attained the specific area of competency for their specialty area. Depending on current rotation, the Physiotherapist should also develop specific competencies in the management of patients in one of these disciplines:OrthopedicsSportsNeurology/NeurosurgeryCardiopulmonaryChronic Disease ManagementGeriatricsMusculoskeletalWomen’s Health and Lymphoedema
He/she should be independent in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient within defined scope of practice. He/she should have an understanding of the limits of their expertise and seek guidance proactively when appropriate. The Physiotherapist should:Possess skills and knowledge expected at entry levelDemonstrate reasonable clinical reasoning ability in identifying main problems/impairmentsBe able to develop hypotheses and differential diagnoses for common presentationsMake clinical decisions informed by best practice and research evidenceAble to develop patient-centered intervention and management planImplement effective physiotherapy intervention strategies safelyDocument patient records accurately
Administrative Competency and dutiesIn the course of provision of physiotherapy services, staff must develop skills and competency in self-management, and compliance to medicolegal and governance guidelinesBe responsible for the caseload allocated and provide coverage as necessaryMaintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports in continuity of careBe familiar with and adhere to basic tenets of JCIAdhere to established billing proceduresHave basic IT skills and competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerpointBe able to use and navigate hospital electronic medical records applicationsMaintain statistics on workload as needed by the Department and HospitalCoordinate processes and flow within teams which includes understanding each area’s operations
Demonstration of Teamwork and ProfessionalismPhysiotherapists are members of a multi-disciplinary team. Staff must demonstrate esprit de corps and professionalism to ensure that the desired outcomes are attainedEngage actively in patient and care-giver educationProactive cross-coverage of colleagues in team to even out workload (e.g. if own caseload cleared ahead of time)Provide after hours and on-call therapist services as requiredAssist with care and maintenance of equipment, materials and resources in the Department/HospitalAttend department meetings, ward rounds and other professional meetings as requiredLiaise and maintain good working relations with other healthcare professionals within the hospital and with external organizationsDemonstrate/portray professional behaviour including respect for patient privacy, personal hygiene and to be a role model to subordinatesAdhere to policies and procedures of the Hospital and DepartmentBe involved in department activities e.g. Fitness Challenge/Hospital activities when required
OTHER DUTIESContinuous EducationEnsure that knowledge is up-to-dateTake ownership of personal continuous professional development of skills and knowledge in physiotherapy, which includes independent reading, and attending relevant courses and talksContribute to continuous professional development of physiotherapy skills and knowledge in other colleagues, which includes provision of inservices, and peer reviews/auditsAssist with on-job-training of therapy assistants (TA)
Supervisory RoleAssist with supervision of TAAssist with appraisal of TAAssist to supervise personnel attached to the department as and when requiredAssist to supervise observers or students on clinical placements
3. Quality ImprovementEmbrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis.Contribute actively to department’s Kaizen or other service quality improvements projects and initiativesReport to Senior Physiotherapist/Manager, seeking advice and providing feedback on service delivery and improvement
4. Research ContributionCollect research data as required and assigned by Supervisor/Manager
5. OthersPerform other duties assigned by Supervisor/ManagerOccasional contribution to team/departmental projects outside of office hours as determined by reporting officerAdhere to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department
