Senior Occupational Therapist

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide specialized assessments and manage a workgroup. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant occupational therapy diploma/degree and relevant experience, showcasing strong communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities include patient management, clinical protocol updates, and supervisory roles for new staff. This position emphasizes teamwork and requires knowledge in geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and palliative care. Interested applicants should contact '[e-mail]'.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant work experience and full AHPC registration preferred.
• Interest in working in Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics & Palliative Care.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages patients referred for occupational therapy independently.
• Collaborates with healthcare members in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Assists in the development of clinical education programs for students.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good supervisory and coaching skills

Team worker

Service oriented and customer focused

Competent in using Microsoft Office software

Education

Recognized Diploma / Degree in Occupational therapy

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for assisting in the management of a specialised workgroup and for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients referred for occupational therapy. He / She will assist in the supervision of occupational therapists AH11/12 and therapy assistants deployed to the workgroup.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages patients referred for occupational therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised occupational therapy knowledge and skills.
• Reports to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.
• Documents patient occupational therapy records accurately.
• Updates individual performance statistical records monthly.
• Complies with clinical and service standards.
• Practices within areas of professional competence and seeks clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Secondary Responsibilities

Clinical

• Collaborates with other healthcare members and assists in the organisation and participation of occupational therapists in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Assists in reviewing and updating clinical protocols and SOPs based on available most-updated evidence-based research.
• Participation in Clinical Education. Assists in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programme for occupational therapy students attached to the workgroup.
• Assists in the initiation and the clinical research projects related to the workgroup.

Service

• Assists in the preparation of monthly performance reports for the workgroup.
• Assists in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup (clinical / service quality, revenue and productivity).
• Prepares and regularly updates the inventory for therapy equipment for the workgroup.
• Assists in budgeting of therapeutic equipment and consumables and assists in the preparation of yearly capex and minor assets and operating budget documents for the workgroup.
• Assists in managing complaints, preventing adverse events and promotes workplace safety.
• Assists in developing, promoting and marketing new clinical services.

Staff Development

• Assists in the induction and / or takes on supervisory role of new occupational therapists deployed to the workgroup. Assists in updating of induction checklist/files relevant to the workgroup.
• Assists in the identification the training needs, improves wellness and develops staff in the workgroup. Contributes to department in service training programmes.

Others

• Actively updates occupational therapy knowledge and skills.
• Contributes to hospital educational talks and external talks / workshops / forums / seminars.
• Networks strategically with healthcare practitioners in AH to improve teamwork, efficiency and best patient care.
• Assists in the management of projects assigned to the workgroup.

Requirements

• Recognized Diploma / Degree in Occupational therapy.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty preferred.
• 3 years of relevant work experience and full AHPC registration preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good supervisory and coaching skills. Service oriented and customer focused. Result oriented.
• Team worker and also able to work independently.
• Interest in working in the following areas: Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics (including hand therapy) & Palliative Care.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office software and competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint)

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘[e-mail]’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.