Principal Occupational Therapist

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead complex rehabilitation services within our Rehabilitation Department. You will conduct advanced assessments, plan treatments, and drive evidence-based practices to optimise patient independence and quality of life.

Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, supervise junior staff, and contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical governance. AHPC registration and a strong leadership ethos are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and management of complex rehabilitation cases.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Staff supervision

Communication

Quality improvement

Research

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPC registered

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

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.