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Physiotherapist
Role summary
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The Physiotherapist assesses patients, develops individual treatment plans and provides rehabilitation to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence. Responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient care, documentation, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, multidisciplinary teamwork and participation in service improvement. Applicants should generally hold a recognised degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of Singapore. Relevant clinical experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work across different patient groups are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to practise safely and professionally, demonstrate empathy, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and contribute actively to a collaborative hospital environment. New graduates may be considered depending on the department's requirements.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Sengkang General Hospital Pte. Ltd.
Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) is a public acute-care hospital in Singapore and part of SingHealth, the country's largest healthcare group. Serving residents in the northeast, SKH provides a broad range of medical, surgical, emergency and specialist services, supported by community care and rehabilitation programmes. The hospital works closely with SingHealth institutions and community partners to provide coordinated, patient-centred care. Its clinical teams include doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and healthcare support staff. Physiotherapists at SKH may work with patients across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and specialised services, gaining exposure to diverse conditions and multidisciplinary practice. As a teaching hospital, SKH also supports professional development, education and clinical research. Employment typically offers structured training, public-sector benefits and opportunities for career progression within SingHealth.