Physiotherapy Associate
Job Summary
The Physiotherapy Associate will provide effective Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and treatments under the supervision of qualified therapists. The role involves preparing therapy materials, conducting routine sessions, and accurately documenting client progress across various care settings. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to departmental operations, maintenance, and multidisciplinary team collaborations to ensure high-quality client care.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical therapy assessments and treatments.
- Document client progress and therapy session updates.
- Maintain therapy equipment and department safety.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Required Skills
- Diploma in OT, PT or Health Science.
- Experience in long-term care settings.
- IT and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Job Details
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
- 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.