Senior Occupational Therapy Associate - Independent Programs

NUHS@Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in Singapore is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support therapists in delivering patient care across inpatient and community settings. The role involves patient assessment, treatment setup, mobility training, orthotics management, and group therapy delivery, with collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a degree in Occupational Therapy (WFOT-accredited) or a master's degree, at least 2 years of OT experience outside Singapore, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a WFOT-accredited programme or a related master's degree.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience outside Singapore.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical duties to facilitate the Therapist’s work.
• Take patients’ vitals and conduct basic case history and screenings.
• Set up patients on therapeutic equipment and assist with treatment modalities.
• Support patient mobility, exercises, retraining, and gait training.
• Assist with orthotics, splints, and prosthetic training as needed.
• Lead group therapy sessions and run therapy programmes including pre-discharge training.
• Educate patients and caregivers and document information accurately in electronic records.

Skills

PC literacy

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Master’s in OT

Job description

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in Singapore is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support therapists in delivering patient care across inpatient and community settings. The role involves patient assessment, treatment setup, mobility training, orthotics management, and group therapy delivery, with collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a degree in Occupational Therapy (WFOT-accredited) or a master's degree, at least 2 years of OT experience outside Singapore, and