Job description for Head of Physiotherapist at Yayasan Putra Putri Indonesia Bahagia Cempaka Putih
# WE’RE HIRING | Head of Physiotherapy
Saraswati Learning Center (SLC)
Saraswati Learning Center (SLC) is a special needs school and therapy service provider committed to supporting children's development through individualized, structured, and evidence-informed interventions.
We are looking for a competent, compassionate, proactive, and responsible **Head of Physiotherapy** to provide direct physiotherapy services while leading and supervising the physiotherapy team. This role combines hands-on clinical practice, assessment, individualized therapy planning, progress evaluation, parent communication, and team management to ensure high-quality services for children with special needs.
## About the Role
The Head of Physiotherapy is responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized therapy programs, delivering physiotherapy sessions, monitoring children's progress, and preparing clinical documentation. In addition to providing direct therapy, this role oversees the performance and professional development of the physiotherapy team, ensuring consistent service quality and appropriate intervention practices.
The successful candidate will also collaborate with parents, teachers, therapists, and other relevant professionals to support children's functional abilities, motor development, and individual therapy goals.
## Key Responsibilities
- Physiotherapy Assessment & Program Development
- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify children's motor abilities, functional limitations, physical needs, and developmental priorities.
- Develop individualized therapy programs, measurable goals, and intervention plans based on assessment findings and each child's needs.
- Review and update therapy programs according to children's progress and changing needs.
- Direct Therapy & Progress Evaluation
- Conduct physiotherapy sessions directly with children according to their individualized therapy programs.
- Implement appropriate therapeutic techniques and activities to support motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, posture, and functional abilities, as relevant to each child's needs.
- Monitor and evaluate therapy outcomes, document progress, and adjust interventions when necessary.
- Ensure that therapy sessions are delivered safely, professionally, and in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
- Clinical Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare assessment reports, individualized therapy plans, session notes, progress reports, and other relevant clinical documentation.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date therapy records.
- Ensure that assessment findings, intervention plans, and progress evaluations are documented according to SLC's standards and procedures.
- Parent Meetings & Family Collaboration
- Conduct meetings with parents or caregivers to discuss assessment results, therapy objectives, progress, and recommendations.
- Provide practical guidance on home-based activities and strategies to support children's development outside therapy sessions.
- Communicate progress, address relevant concerns, and encourage family involvement in the therapy process.
- Physiotherapist Supervision & Team Development
- Supervise, guide, and evaluate physiotherapists to ensure appropriate therapy implementation and consistent service quality.
- Review therapy programs and documentation, provide case guidance, and deliver constructive feedback to team members.
- Monitor team performance and identify professional development needs to strengthen clinical competencies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with management, teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and other relevant professionals to coordinate support for children's developmental needs.
- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings to align therapy objectives with children's overall developmental and educational goals.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and other related responsibilities as required by management.
#Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (S1) in Physiotherapy is required.
- Valid professional registration and licensing or practice authorization as required by applicable Indonesian regulations.
- Proven clinical experience in physiotherapy, preferably in pediatric physiotherapy or services for children with special needs.
- Experience conducting assessments, developing individualized therapy programs, delivering direct therapy, and evaluating clinical progress.
- Previous experience supervising or coordinating a physiotherapy team is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of motor development, functional assessment, therapeutic intervention, and individualized treatment planning.
- Ability to prepare clear and accurate clinical reports and maintain comprehensive therapy documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate, patient, proactive, collaborative, and committed to professional ethics and continuous development.
## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a special needs school, pediatric therapy center, rehabilitation facility, or child development service.
- Experience conducting parent consultations and providing home-program recommendations.
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary intervention planning and individualized developmental support.
- Experience developing clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures, and service quality improvement initiatives.
