CANINE PHYSIOTHERAPIST JOBS IN SINGAPORE
JOIN RehabVet – CANINE PHYSIOTHERAPIST JOBS
Are you a Veterinarian or Vet Tech looking for a more rewarding and challenging job in canine rehabilitation?
Or you have a love for animals and wish to be part of Singapore first and only canine rehabilitation center?
We would love to hear from you. We currently have immediate positions opened to join our team.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN OUR TEAM OF DOG PHYSIOTHERAPIST
RA Healing Centre, Singapore’s only Canine and Feline Rehabilitation Centre. Our centre has 1800 square feet of dedicated rehabilitation space fully equipped with a salt-water hydrotherapy pool, an underwater treadmill, exercise equipment, electrical stimulation, cold laser, and thermotherapy. We offer a variety of rehabilitation services including individualized assessments, client education, assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, and hydrotherapy.
We are constantly expanding our team with therapists and Veterinarians. If you have a keen interest in pursuing a career in canine rehabilitation or animal physical therapist, we will love to hear from you.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluation, goal setting, and treatment of patients, the progression of treatment and planning for discharge
- Education and communication with clients/caregivers
- Verbal and written timely communication with veterinarians and other caregivers of rehabilitation patients
- Daily charting, charges, communication documentation to referring veterinarians
- Public relations and education (whether that be to staff, veterinarians, clients, potential clients or the general public) about the profession of animal rehabilitation and what PT can offer as a profession
- Contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and space, etc.
- Participation in marketing efforts
- Providing therapeutic treatments for patients including land exercises, hydrotherapy, laser, e-stim, massage and PROM
- Assessing patient progress and communicating with the external overseeing veterinarian about concerns as they arise
- Properly updating medical records after each treatment
- Participating in teaching and learning within the team as well as with interns/externs
- Other duties as assigned
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Works well independently and with a team
- Builds relationships with clients and patients
- Is passionate about the field of rehabilitation
- Loves to teach and learn
- Uses positive reinforcement with patients
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification (or pending) (CCRT or CCRP) preferred
- Self-starter and team player
- 1+ year(s) experience is a plus
- Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to lift up to 20kg to 30kg
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working alongside veterinarians and canine rehabilitation therapists to help reduce pain, improve mobility and prevent recurrence of injuries in animals.
- Assist our veterinarians in devising exercise programmes to assist an animal’s mobility and return to fitness.
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization
- Neuromuscular stimulation
- Assisting in hydrotherapy
- Re-education of muscle function and movement
- Properly updating medical records after each treatment
- Participating in teaching and learning within the team as well as with interns/externs
- Other duties as assigned
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Works well independently and with a team
- Builds relationships with clients and patients
- Is passionate about the field of rehabilitation
- Loves to teach and learn
- Uses positive reinforcement with patients
- Special interest in Skeletal Muscle Biomechanics
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Physiotherapist
- Standing Member of SPA or AHPC
- Self-starter and team player
- 1+ year(s) experience is a plus
- Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to lift up to 20kg to 30kg