Senior Occupational Therapist (Community)

Tengah General and Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) in Singapore is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Community) to lead planning and delivery of community-based occupational therapy services across the hospital and outreach programs.

You will collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative teams, assess and manage referred patients, document assessments, and help ensure seamless transitions of care while maintaining service standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by AHPC.
• Full Registration with AHPC.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical speciality will be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning of Community occupational therapy services across community hospital and community outreach programs for Tengah General and Community Hospital, including space, design, workflow and manpower considerations.
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders in planning of community-based occupational therapy services
• Assess and manage patients referred for community occupation therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised occupational therapy knowledge and skills
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to support care transitions
• Document patient clinical assessment in occupational therapy records accurately
• Collaborate and network strategically with healthcare practitioners and community partners within and beyond NUHS
• Comply with clinical and service standards
• Assist with administrative and service-related duties as tasked

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Full Registration with AHPC

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Community)

(Tengah General and Community Hospital)

Job Description:

• Contribute to planning of Community occupational therapy services across community hospital and community outreach programs for Tengah General and Community Hospital, including space, design, workflow and manpower considerations.
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders in planning of community-based occupational therapy services
• Assess and manage patients referred for community occupation therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised occupational therapy knowledge and skills
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to support care transitions
• Document patient clinical assessment in occupational therapy records accurately
• Collaborate and network strategically with healthcare practitioners and community partners within and beyond NUHS
• Comply with clinical and service standards
• Assist with administrative and service-related duties as tasked

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Full Registration with AHPC
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical speciality will be advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, quick thinker and an effective problem solver.
• Ability to prioritise workload, be well organised and multi-task in a smart and timely fashion.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relations with different stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved and takes responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications