Senior Occupational Therapist: Patient-Centered Rehab Leader

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage assessments, plan therapy, and deliver interventions to support patients’ daily living and mobility.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and clinicians, document progress and outcomes, and participate in safety, quality and education activities within the department.

Experience in adult rehabilitation and familiarity with SMART goals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide OT assessments and SMART goals with patient collaboration.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions to improve daily activities.
• Document patient assessments, plans, goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Assessment and Therapy Planning
• Review patient’s electronic case notes, take patient history and interpret assessment results
• Conduct assessment and select appropriate outcome measures
• Formulate patient-centered SMART goals with patient and stakeholders
• Communicate results, therapy plans and goals to patients and stakeholders
• Document results of case history, assessment, plans and outcomes
• Performing Therapy Interventions for functional independence
• OT interventions may include sensory-motor retraining, retraining activities and assistive devices
• Educate patients and caregivers to empower self-management
• Maintain workload and achieve target caseload
• Ensure care aligns with hospital standards and safety guidelines
• Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical audits
• Supervise and mentor OT students and therapy assistants
• Plan induction and orientation for new team members
• Deliver in-service training and education to colleagues
• Develop and review patient education materials
• Update knowledge in practice and participate in research where appropriate
• Contribute to department improvements and clinical guidelines

Job description

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage assessments, plan therapy, and deliver interventions to support patients’ daily living and mobility.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and clinicians, document progress and outcomes, and participate in safety, quality and education activities within the department.

Experience in adult rehabilitation and familiarity with SMART goals is preferred.