A Physiotherapist I is mainly deployed on – (a) conducting assessment of physical fitness and musculoskeletal aspect, gross motor skills, providing support and therapy, and co-ordinating for the rehabilitation of clients in a multidisciplinary setting; (b) assisting in the planning of physiotherapy service in the health service setting and coordination of services with other parties; (c) giving talks and lectures on physiotherapy, conducting related health promotion programmes, and producing health educational materials; (d) disseminating health information through mass media channels; (e) giving on-the-job training to junior staff and officers in other grades; (f) participating in planning and conducting physiotherapy related research and health education projects; and (g) performing administrative duties. (Remarks: The above duties mainly involve providing services for children and their families. May be required to work irregular hours.)

Candidates should have – (a) registered in Hong Kong as a Physiotherapist in Part Ia of the Register of Physiotherapists under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance (Cap. 359) (Note 1); and (b) a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Physiotherapists Board of Hong Kong (Note 1); and (c) at least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience (Note 1); and (d) met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” (Note 2) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese. (Please also see (Note 3) below.) (Remarks: Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.)