Occupational Therapist

St. Andrew's Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew's Community Hospital invites an occupational therapist to provide quality OT treatment as a key member of the rehabilitation team in inpatient wards.

You will work on individual care plans and treatment goals for each client, focusing on elderly patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, or mental health needs. You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervise therapy assistants and volunteers, and contribute to training, education, and quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Recognized degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.
• Experience preferably at least 1 year.
• Must enjoy working with elderly patients, especially those with neurological or musculoskeletal problems or mental health conditions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment for inpatients in wards.
• Work out individual care plans and treatment goals for each client.
• Plan and implement OT programs for clients with dementia, psychiatric illness, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review clients’ progress with other team members.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants (TAs) and volunteers helping in relevant areas.
• Supervise Occupational Therapists who are under conditional registration.
• Be involved in training of the TAs and caregivers.
• Be involved in training and education of the team in aspects related to occupational therapy.
• Participate in quality improvement or research projects.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Responsible for providing quality occupational therapy treatment as an effective member of the rehabilitation team.
• Work out individual care plan and treatment goals for each client.
• Provide occupational therapy treatment for Inpatient Wards.
• Plan and implement OT program for clients with Dementia, Psychiatric illness, Musculoskeletal and Neurological conditions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review clients’ progress with other team members.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants (TAs) and volunteers helping in relevant areas.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist who are under conditional registration.
• Be involved in training of the TAs and caregivers.
• Be involved in training and education of the team in aspects related to occupational therapy.
• Participate in quality improvement or research projects.

Requirements:

• Recognized degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Must have full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.
• Experience Preferably at least 1 years’ experience.
• Must enjoy working with elderly patients, especially for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal problems or mental health conditions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.