Occupational Therapist | Locum & Permanent

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team in Singapore. You will assess patients’ functional, physical, cognitive and psychosocial abilities, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and quality of life.

You will guide patients in using adaptive equipment when appropriate and maintain accurate records. The role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy, AHPC registration or eligibility, and good communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• AHPC registration or eligibility for registration in Singapore.
• Clinical experience in hospital, rehabilitation, community or outpatient settings preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Immediate availability or short notice will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions to improve independence and quality of life.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' functional, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions to improve patients' independence and quality of life.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Fully registered or eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.
• Relevant clinical experience in hospital, rehabilitation, community, or outpatient settings preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to workindependently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Immediate availability or short notice will be an advantage.