Occupational Therapist

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Central Singapore. The role involves assessing complex presentations, planning comprehensive, evidence-based treatments and mentoring staff across geriatrics and rehabilitation services.

You will lead clinical activity, participate in rounds and drive quality improvements while collaborating with hospital and community care teams. 5+ years in OT and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience for senior positions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring/training senior staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex patient presentations in various clinical areas logically.
• Investigate, interpret and analyze problems with sound clinical reasoning.
• Plan and implement evidence-based treatment, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and home/work environment.
• Monitor progress and maintain confidential records.
• Lead ward rounds, clinics, and meetings; drive improvements.
• Develop strategic and clinical plans; collaborate with internal/external clients.
• Oversee training and development of staff; mentor junior colleagues.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical outcomes analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring and training

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

You will be part of our team in a variety of clinical areas including geriatrics, acute medical & orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health and community care.

You will be working with a team of multi-disciplinary specialists in providing a wide range of services to our patients in the hospital and in the community.

Assess complex patient presentation in a specialised clinical area in a logical and sequential manner generating and testing multiple hypotheses

Investigate, interpret and analyse patients problems directly and indirectly related to the conditions referred, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning

Plan and implement comprehensive treatment reflecting current available scientific evidence, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness of intervention.

Educate patients and their families efficaciously and effectively regarding specific physical and/or mental disabilities, including evaluation of home and work environment and making appropriate recommendations.

Monitor patients progress throughout treatment, prepare and maintain records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Participate as an active member of the care team by attending relevant ward / unit rounds, clinics, meetings, etc. Take initiative to suggest and operationalize areas for improvement.

Play a leadership role with the department or as a representative of the department; Deputise for HOD when assigned

Develop strategic and clinical plans for area of specialization, so as to shape and facilitate achievement of Department Action Plans, collaborating with internal and external clients in a professional manner

Lead and guide the development of clinical specialization and oversee training/development requirements of staff

Supervise, mentor and manage performance of staff, so as to facilitate achievement of team, departmental and organisations goals and objectives

Facilitate evidence based practice, analysis of clinical outcomes, and related research/improvement activities in department to elevate clinical standards

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 5 years relevant for senior positions
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in mentoring and training preferred for senior positions
• Must be fully vaccinated by COVID vaccinations

Location: Central Singapore

Working Hours - open to explore those who cannot work full working hours)

Job ID: L894W433

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.