Physiotherapy Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• Provide effective Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy assessments and treatments for clients across different care settings under the guidance and supervision of therapists.
• Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for client use.
• Conduct routine assessments and outcome measures as prescribed by therapists.
• Supervise and facilitate prescribed therapy or group activities.
• Carry out prescribed treatments as instructed by therapists, with appropriate supervision.
• Communicate therapy session updates and observations to the supervising therapists.
• Accurately document clients' progress and maintain proper records.
• Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as directed by therapists.
• Conduct basic or routine group therapy sessions.
• Participate actively in client review meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Education & Training

• Take ownership of individual learning and development through participation in assigned training plans.

• Participate in departmental in-service and relevant external training programmes.

• Assist therapists in delivering training sessions to support staff, students, and volunteers.
• Support research and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Administration & Operations

• Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of therapy areas.
• Adhere strictly to infection control and safety protocols.
• Support the maintenance and inventory management of therapy equipment and supplies.
• Assist therapists with data collection, statistics, and preparation of monthly reports.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for therapy programmes and activities.
• Contribute ideas and feedback during workgroup meetings to enhance service quality and client care.
• Identify operational issues within the department and propose practical solutions or recommendations.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned by therapists or the department supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (include shift work, perm night shift, etc.)

·       Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or relevant Health Science discipline.

·       Experience in intermediate and long-term care settings or working with older adults and persons with disabilities.

·       IT-proficient, with familiarity in cloud-based systems and Microsoft Office applications.

·       Strong team player with good interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

·       Able to multitask, work independently, and adapt to a dynamic environment.

·       Positive, proactive, and client-centred approach to service delivery