Principal Occupational Therapist

Ren Ci; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead assessment, treatment planning, and program development in the rehabilitation department. You will supervise staff, mentor students, and drive evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will support discharge planning, documentation, and quality initiatives while upholding AHPC standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC/MOH and registered with AHPC.
• Postgraduate qualification or advanced clinical certification will be an advantage.
• Experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment planning for complex rehab cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and discharge planning.
• Supervise and appraise therapists, aides, students, and junior staff.
• Lead development and evaluation of therapy programmes and evidence-based practices.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Support workforce planning and staff development within the department.
• Assist in strategic planning and policy implementation to meet KPIs.
• Build partnerships with patients, caregivers, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Assume clinical and operational leadership portfolios on committees and projects.
• Ensure compliance with AHPC standards and infection control requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, maintaining a safe environment for all.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Rehabilitation or hospital management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

AHPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Job description

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and management of complex rehabilitation cases to maximize patients’ functional independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, discharge planning, and continuity of care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise, mentor, develop, and appraise Occupational Therapists, Therapy Aides, students, and junior staff to ensure high standards of clinical practice.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy programmes, specialized services, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, research, and clinical governance initiatives to enhance service quality and patient outcomes.
• Support workforce planning, manpower allocation, recruitment, staff development, and operational excellence within the department.
• Assist in strategic planning, service development, policy review, implementation of new initiatives, and achievement of departmental and organizational KPIs.
• Build effective partnerships with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assume clinical and operational leadership portfolios as assigned and contribute actively to departmental and organizational committees, meetings, and projects.
• Ensure compliance with AHPC standards, organizational policies, infection prevention and control requirements, workplace safety standards, and mandatory training requirements.
• Identify, assess, report, and mitigate potential risks within the scope of practice, actively supporting the organization's risk management framework and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Rehabilitation, Clinical Director, or hospital management.

Location: Novena

Job Category: Allied Health

Posting Date: 7 Nov 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and management of complex rehabilitation cases to maximize patients’ functional independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, discharge planning, and continuity of care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise, mentor, develop, and appraise Occupational Therapists, Therapy Aides, students, and junior staff to ensure high standards of clinical practice.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy programmes, specialized services, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, research, and clinical governance initiatives to enhance service quality and patient outcomes.
• Support workforce planning, manpower allocation, recruitment, staff development, and operational excellence within the department.
• Assist in strategic planning, service development, policy review, implementation of new initiatives, and achievement of departmental and organizational KPIs.
• Build effective partnerships with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assume clinical and operational leadership portfolios as assigned and contribute actively to departmental and organizational committees, meetings, and projects.
• Ensure compliance with AHPC standards, organizational policies, infection prevention and control requirements, workplace safety standards, and mandatory training requirements.
• Identify, assess, report, and mitigate potential risks within the scope of practice, actively supporting the organization's risk management framework and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Rehabilitation, Clinical Director, or hospital management.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC/MOH and registered with AHPC with a valid practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification or advanced clinical certification will be an advantage.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist, preferably in rehabilitation or healthcare settings.
• Proven experience in managing complex cases, staff supervision, mentorship, and service development.
• Strong leadership, communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience in quality improvement, research, and clinical education is preferred.
• Membership with the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) is an advantage.