Occupational Therapist

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient and/or outpatient OT within an integrated general hospital. You will participate in administration, clinical supervision, research supervision, and professional education as required.

The role emphasizes independent patient assessment, treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to service initiatives. Singapore-based position with opportunities for teaching OT students.

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Interest in geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy independently.
• Implement appropriate treatment plans and comply to clinical standards.
• Provide timely review of patients in the continuum of care.
• Document patient records accurately and maintain progress notes.
• Assist in admin tasks such as charging and statistics collation.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support clinical education of OT students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Geriatrics

Neurology

Orthopedics

Palliative care

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

You will be responsible in providing Occupational Therapy in inpatient and/or outpatient in an integrated general hospital You will participate in administration, clinical supervision, research supervision, professional education as and when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy independently


• Implement appropriate treatment plans and comply to clinical standards


• Provide timely review of patients in the continuum of care


• Document patient’s progress and records accurately


• Involve in administrative duties such as charging, statistics collation.


• Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare members in the multi-disciplinary team


• Participate and assist in managing clinical and/or service initiatives


• Assist in providing clinical education of occupational therapy students

Requirements

• Recognised Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Interest in working in the following areas: Geriatrics, Neurology (Including rehab med caseload such as patients with stroke and Brain injury), Orthopedics (including hand therapy) & Palliative Care, prior experience in any of these areas will be an advantage


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Able to work well in a team and also independently

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.