Principal Physiotherapist

Company Overview

St Hilda’s Community Services Centre is a voluntary welfare organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. Through our integrated Senior Care Centre, comprising a Day Rehabilitation Centre and an Active Ageing Centre, we provide holistic care and support to residents in the Tanjong Rhu community and its surrounding areas. Located in one of Singapore’s early housing estates, we are deeply rooted in the community we serve, building connections and enriching lives every day. At St Hilda’s, our work goes beyond services — it is about people, purpose, and impact. Reaching out, Touching lives.

Job Summary

Lead physiotherapy services and rehabilitation programmes at the Centre, delivering personalised care to improve client mobility and independence while mentoring staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the delivery of physiotherapy services and rehabilitation programmes to achieve client mobility and functional goals

Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment and rehabilitation plans

Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to enhance clients’ mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence

Monitor client progress regularly and adjust treatment plans to optimise rehabilitation outcomes

Supervise, guide, and mentor physiotherapists and therapy support staff to enhance clinical skills and service quality

Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, care staff, and other professionals to provide integrated, holistic care

Educate clients, caregivers, and families on exercises, mobility techniques, and fall prevention strategies to support ongoing care

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, records, and reports in compliance with standards

Drive development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols, step-down rehabilitation programmes, and quality improvement initiatives

Contribute to staff training, case discussions, and community rehabilitation efforts to promote best practices

Ensure compliance with professional, clinical, safety, and regulatory standards to uphold service excellence

Required competencies and certifications

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognised institution

Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)

Minimum 10 years of relevant physiotherapy experience in hospital, rehabilitation, geriatrics, community care, or day rehabilitation settings

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience developing step-down rehabilitation programmes to support community reintegration and continuity of care

Experience transitioning care from hospital to community-based rehabilitation settings

Proven experience supervising or mentoring physiotherapists and/or therapy support staff

Strong clinical expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation

Knowledge of mobility, balance, falls prevention, and functional rehabilitation

Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage seniors, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams

Organisational and problem-solving abilities

Compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

St. Hilda's Community Services Centre is a voluntary welfare organisation. We are a Senior Care Centre with a Day Rehabilitative Centre and an independent Drop-In Centre serving the needs of the community in one of Singapore’s early housing estate in the locality of Tanjung Rhu and its surrounds.