Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Locum)

MindChamps Allied Care @ Serangoon Gardens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MindChamps Allied Care @ Serangoon Gardens is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to assess and provide individualized therapy for children with developmental challenges, and to conduct group sessions when needed. You will maintain strong relationships with parents, teachers, and other professionals, and update case notes after each session.

Applicants must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification with full AHPC registration, have excellent communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Passionate about inclusive practice and early intervention.
• Ability to build rapport with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide individualized Occupational Therapy intervention for children with developmental challenges.
• Conduct group Occupational Therapy classes when required.
• Establish strong therapist–parent relationships with regular progress updates.
• Update case notes post-sessions independently.
• Provide trans-disciplinary support in EIP classes.
• Maintain good relations with teachers and other professionals.
• Stay updated on developments in paediatric occupational therapy.
• Comply with AHPC regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Rapport building

Inclusionary practice

Early intervention strategies

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

AHPC registration

Job description

Job Description

• Assess and provide individualised Occupational Therapy intervention for children with a wide range of developmental challenges (e.g. motor coordination disorder, sensory processing disorder, or autism spectrum disorder)
• Conduct group Occupational Therapy classes if required (e.g. in the areas of handwriting and socialisation)
• Establish good therapist – parent relationships through regular feedback and open communication. This includes providing parents and caregivers with updates on the child’s progress and relevant home strategies and recommendations after each session with the child.
• Update case notes post-sessions regularly and independently
• Trans-Disciplinary support in EIP classes
• Establish a good network of and maintains good relations with relevant teachers and other professionals in the field
• Be proactive in keeping abreast of developments in the field of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Comply with the regulations and guidelines of AHPC

Requirements

• Diploma, degree, or post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university
• Full registration with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Passionate about inclusionary practice and implementation of early intervention strategies
• Possess ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with the children and families
• At least 3 years' experience working with children would be preferable