Senior/ Occupational Therapist

Econ Healthcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Occupational Therapist responsible for assessing patient needs and optimizing recovery. You will coordinate training, guide staff, and participate in health team activities. A recognized qualification and 2 years of experience are required. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare environment.
• Self-motivated to keep up-to-date with advances in occupational therapy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, treat and evaluate patients to optimize recovery.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of lectures and training.
• Guide junior staff on performance to ensure effective treatment.
• Participate as a member of the health team.
• Supervise students on clinical attachment.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established since 1987, ECON Healthcare Group celebrates more than 35 years of commitment to quality healthcare and eldercare services this year. As a regional provider for integrated healthcare services in Singapore, Malaysia and China, the Group incorporates a chain of medicare centres and nursing homes, hospital services, a careskill training centre, a chain of senior services centres, home care services, physiotherapy services and traditional Chinese medicine services. The Group also provides consultancy for the development and management of retirement living communities.

DESIGNATION : Senior/ Occupational Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, analyse, plan, treat and evaluate patients to optimize recovery.
• Assist in the co-ordination and delivery of lectures, training and in-service programmes.
• Guide junior staff on performance of duties to ensure safe and effective treatment.
• Participate as a member of the health team via attending relevant ward / unit rounds, clinics, meetings and in research and work improvements activities.
• Supervise students on clinical attachment.
• Assist with set up of centres to be Day Rehab Centres and run it.
• Maintain inventories.
• Maintain equipment and keep treatment area tidy.
• Participate in public education activities.
• Participate in activities that contribute towards the improvement of the quality of patient care.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy or passed the Qualifying Exam in Singapore and fully registered with AHPC, Singapore.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare environment.
• Self-motivated to keep up-to-date with advances in the field of occupational therapy.
• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and cultures, maintaining a high level of quality service.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore.

Other Information

• Ability to work effectively in team environment.
• Proficient in occupational therapy activities/treatment.
• Knowledge on transferring of patients.
• Possess strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy or passed the Qualifying Exam in Singapore and fully registered with AHPC, Singapore.