Rehabilitation Specialist

Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore)

The Rehabilitation Specialist supports seniors across different levels of frailty by designing, implementing and monitoring personalised care plans within an integrated wellness model. Working alongside a medical coach, fitness coach, and nutritionist, the role ensures seniors receive holistic support in physical, cognitive, and functional wellness. The Specialist plays a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes within the Active Ageing Centre gym and community setting.

Job Description

  • Personalised Care & Intervention
  • Conduct functional assessments (e.g., balance, strength, mobility) to determine seniors' needs and frailty levels.
  • Co-develop personalised care plans with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist.
  • Deliver customised rehabilitation sessions targeting strength, balance, mobility, cognitive stimulation, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Monitor progress and adjust interventions in response to seniors' health status and goals.
  • Programme Delivery & Safety
  • Lead or support structured gym-based and group exercise sessions for seniors of varying capabilities.
  • Ensure safe use of equipment and adherence to gym protocols.
  • Provide education to seniors and caregivers on functional maintenance and fall prevention
  • Digital Tracking & Data Management
  • Use digital tools to record assessments, track progress, and generate care insights.
  • Monitor development using dashboards, wearable data, and Active Ageing Centre digital systems.
  • Ensure accurate documentation for audit, evaluation, and MOH reporting requirements.
  • Research & Quality Improvement
  • Collaborate with research teams to pilot, evaluate, and improve care models and rehabilitation protocols.
  • Support outcome measurement, data collection and analysis.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Active Ageing Centre and organisational goals.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Work closely with the medical coach, fitness coach and nutritionist to ensure integrated, holistic care.
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss seniors' progress and care adjustments.
  • Support health education activities, workshops, and community outreach.
  • Senior Engagement & Empowerment
  • Motivate and guide seniors to adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Support seniors transitioning towards self-management and independence.
  • Promote participation in AAC programmes to enhance social connectedness.
  • Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Gerontology or equivalent.
  • Preferably registered with AHPC (if holding clinical qualification).
  • Experience working with seniors in community, rehabilitation or gym settings is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to engage seniors of diverse backgrounds.
  • Comfortable with digital tools, data collection, and basic analytics.
  • Passionate about active ageing, rehabilitation and community wellness.