Senior Occupational Therapist

MINDSG LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide client care and treatment, work within interdisciplinary teams, and oversee junior therapists. Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The position demands strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to work across various settings including hospitals and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct clinical practice.
• Experience with individuals with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team members' caseloads and provide supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including teachers and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate initiative and be sensitive to client needs.

Skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Management and leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPC Full or Restricted Registration

Job description

Overview

A Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing client care, treatment and client education in collaboration with various healthcare teams. S/He performs detailed assessments and interventions for clients and may train new or junior occupational therapists in these activities. S/He has advanced expertise and knowledge in her/his specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the caseloads of team members and provide supervision as needed.
• Work in various settings such as public and private institutions, acute and community hospitals, rehabilitation centres, voluntary welfare organisations, schools, long-term care facilities and clients' homes and work environments.
• Work as part of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams which may include teachers, doctors, audiologists, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists and speech therapists.
• Demonstrate initiative and be sensitive to the needs of clients. Possess management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from AHPC-recognized university.
• AHPC Full or Restricted Registration

Other Information

• At least 5 years of direct clinical practice.
• Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.