Physiotherapy Manager

1. Job Purpose:

To lead, manage, and develop the physiotherapy services in the elder home care centre, ensuring high-quality, client-centred rehabilitation programs that improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life for elderly residents.

2. Key Responsibilities:

A. Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for elderly residents.
• Develop personalised treatment plans for mobility, balance, strength, post-surgery rehab, and chronic condition management.
• Provide hands-on physiotherapy treatment based on geriatric needs.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reports.

B. Management & Leadership:

• Lead and supervise a team of physiotherapists and therapy assistants.
• Plan staff schedules, workload distribution, and rostering.
• Conduct training, competency assessments, and performance reviews.
• Ensure department compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with nursing, caregivers, doctors, and family members for integrated care.

C. Operational Responsibilities:

• Develop and update physiotherapy policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Manage equipment purchase, maintenance, and inventory.
• Improve service quality through audits, quality checks, and feedback mechanisms.
• Oversee referral management and ensure timely treatment delivery.

D. Programme Development:

• Create and manage group therapy programs (fall prevention, mobility classes, strengthening sessions, cognitive-movement therapy, etc.).
• Organise awareness activities for residents and staff on posture, mobility, and fall prevention.

3. Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Experience in geriatric physiotherapy is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for elderly care, mobility improvement, and fall prevention.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to work effectively with elderly residents.

4. Additional Competencies:

• Ability to create care plans tailored to elderly conditions (stroke, arthritis, dementia, post-operative care).
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Ability to train and mentor junior therapists.
• Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM6, RM7,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• What's your expected salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Physiotherapy: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)
• English (Required)
• Bahasa Malaysia (Required)

Work Location: In person