Occupational Therapist/Senior (Full time, Part time, Locum)

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital in Singapore invites applications for an occupational therapist to lead comprehensive functional assessments and develop individualized rehabilitation plans for elderly patients in the Novena campus.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise therapy aides, and contribute to discharge planning while upholding professional conduct and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Must have MOH/AHPC-recognized OT degree
• Registered with AHPC with valid practising certificate
• Postgraduate qualification or relevant certification is an advantage
• SAOT membership is encouraged

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments using OT tools.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
• Act as the primary therapist responsible for overall patient management.
• Supervise and delegate therapy interventions to therapy aides.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Update daily patient statistics and comply with policies.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and assist with research data collection.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPC registration

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

SAOT membership encouraged

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments using appropriate occupational therapy tools.
• Develop, implement, review, and modify individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
• Act as the primary therapist responsible for overall patient management.
• Supervise and delegate therapy interventions to therapy aides.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Location: Novena

Job Category: Allied Health

Posting Date: 19 Sept 2026

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments using appropriate occupational therapy tools.
• Develop, implement, review, and modify individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
• Act as the primary therapist responsible for overall patient management.
• Supervise and delegate therapy interventions to therapy aides.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Professional & Education

• Practice in accordance with the AHPC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Engage in continuous professional development, in-service training, and departmental meetings.
• Liaise with external service providers, statutory bodies, and voluntary welfare organisations.
• Supervise therapy aide students and Occupational Therapy students on clinical placement.
• Train junior staff and supervise OT students (Years 1–3).

Administrative & Organizational

• Update daily patient statistics and comply with departmental and organizational policies.
• Maintain and manage occupational therapy equipment and resources.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with research data collection.
• Perform duties and projects assigned by senior management.
• Lead departmental or hospital-level quality improvement projects.

Health & Safety

• Attend mandatory training including BCLS, Safe Manual Handling, and Fire Safety.
• Adhere to infectious disease precautions and workplace safety standards.
• Identify, report, and manage workplace safety risks, incidents, and hazards.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by MOH / AHPC.
• Registered with the Singapore Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) with a valid practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification or relevant certification is an advantage.
• Membership with the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) is encouraged.

Experience & Attributes

• Prior experience in geriatric community hospitals, long-term care, or nursing home settings is an advantage.
• Compassionate, and empathetic with the ability to relate well to elderly patients and residents.
• Strong team player who works collaboratively towards holistic patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and upholds the dignity, values, and interests of the organization.
• Committed to serving patients and residents regardless of race, nationality, religion, or social status.