Senior / Occupational Therapist

Changi General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team. The successful candidate will play a leadership role, assess complex patient cases, and ensure effective treatment plans are implemented. Ideal applicants should have a relevant degree, strong clinical reasoning skills, and experience in mentoring staff. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience preferred for senior positions.
• Experience in mentoring and training preferred for senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex patient presentations in specialized clinical areas.
• Plan and implement comprehensive treatment based on current evidence.
• Monitor patients’ progress throughout treatment and maintain records.
• Supervise and mentor staff to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

You will be part of our team in a variety of clinical areas including geriatrics, acute medical & orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health and community care. You will be working with a team of multi-disciplinary specialists in providing a wide range of services to our patients in CGH and in the community.

• Assess complex patient presentation in a specialised clinical area in a logical and sequential manner generating and testing multiple hypotheses
• Investigate, interpret and analyse patients’ problems directly and indirectly related to the conditions referred, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning
• Plan and implement comprehensive treatment – reflecting current available scientific evidence, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness of intervention.
• Educate patients and their families efficaciously and effectively regarding specific physical and/or mental disabilities, including evaluation of home and work environment and making appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor patients’ progress throughout treatment, prepare and maintain records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Participate as an active member of the care team by attending relevant ward / unit rounds, clinics, meetings, etc. Take initiative to suggest and operationalize areas for improvement.
• Play a leadership role with the department or as a representative of the department; Deputise for HOD when assigned
• Develop strategic and clinical plans for area of specialization, so as to shape and facilitate achievement of Department Action Plans, collaborating with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Lead and guide the development of clinical specialization and oversee training/development requirements of staff
• Supervise, mentor and manage performance of staff, so as to facilitate achievement of team, departmental and organisation’s goals and objectives
• Facilitate evidence based practice, analysis of clinical outcomes, and related research/improvement activities in department to elevate clinical standards

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent
• Preferably 5 years relevant for senior positions
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in mentoring and training preferred for senior positions