Occupational Therapist

APSN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN in Singapore seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and identify the needs of students/trainees with occupational therapy concerns and to customize suitable therapy programs.

You will perform assessments, design and facilitate motor/processing interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes while collaborating with caregivers and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, preferably recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred; entry level considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment and motivation to work with young people with special needs and caregivers.
• Good teamwork and ability to collaborate with others.
• Experience with children and young adults with intellectual disability is an advantage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments in relation to occupational needs of the students and document reports.
• Formulate and facilitate intervention for students in motor and processing skills.
• Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes using selected outcomes measures at regular intervals.
• Conduct Vocational Profiling to align skills and interests with suitable tracks.
• Conduct Community Partner Workshops for employers supporting persons with ASD and MID.
• Plan and facilitate group programs for students.
• Conduct work site assessments to determine placement suitability.
• Support OST and WEP through workplace site visits.
• Provide supervision/mentorship of OTA/OT student interns and conditional registered OTs.
• Administrative duties: digitize OT reports and document clinical care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Documentation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

You shall be responsible for assessing and identifying individual needs of students &/or trainees with occupational therapy issues and concerns. You will also formulate, develop and customise appropriate occupational therapy programs for the students &/or trainees.

Job Description

• Carry out assessments in relation to occupational needs of the students and document reports
• Formulate and facilitate intervention for students in the area of motor and processing skills
• Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes with the use of selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals (every 6 months).
• Conduct Vocational Profiling Assessment for students to match their skills and interests to the appropriate vocational track
• Conduct Community Partner Workshops such as Employers Education to create awareness for employers who are working and supporting persons with ASD and Mild Intellectual Disability (MID)
• Planning and facilitate group programs
• Conduct work site assessment to determine suitability for placement of students
• Conduct work place site visits to support students on OST (On-Site Training) and WEP (Work Experience Program)
• Provide Supervision and mentorship of OTA /OT Student Intern/ Conditional Registered OT
• Administrative Duties:
• Digitization of OT reports
• Documentation of clinical duties

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent (preferably recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council)
• Preferred at least 2 years clinical experience. However, Entry Level Candidates are welcomed to apply.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment and motivation to work with young person with special needs and their caregivers.
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience with children and young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with minimum supervision