Senior Therapy Associate (Occupational Therapy) 2 Year Contract

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

Job ID: 9594

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

At JurongHealth Campus, we believe that our patients are the focus of our work and we render the best care and service to them. We are changing the face of public healthcare and carving out new paths to improve our processes and services. We value our team’s contributions and ensure that our staff are competitively rewarded and supported.

Join us, where we place the value of every staff member and the care of every patient at the centre of all we do.

Job Scope

• To assist in clinical duties as listed below to facilitate the Therapist in carrying out their work
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring - Take patients' vitals, administer questionnaires, conduct basic case history taking, screenings and clinical assessments, and monitor patient progress
• Therapeutic Equipment and Treatment Setup - Assist in setting up patients on therapeutic equipment and facilitate various treatment modalities under therapist guidance
• Patient Mobility and Exercise Training - Assist patients with mobilisation, therapeutic activities, exercises, retraining, and provide transfer, gait, prosthetic and mobility aids training
• Orthotics and Splint Management - Apply orthotics effectively, fabricate advanced splints, and make necessary modifications and adjustments to existing splints
• Independent Programme Delivery - Lead group therapy sessions independently and run therapy programmes, including pre-discharge training at Lifehub and Mobility Park
• Patient and Caregiver Support - Educate patients and caregivers on therapy topics, assist with language translation, prepare diet consistencies, and identify clinical issues for therapist feedback
• Documentation and Communication - Document relevant information accurately on electronic documentation with therapist co-signature where necessary and report patient-related clinical matters to the therapist

Job Requirements

• Degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognised WFOT accredited porgramme OR a Post-Graduate Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with a relevant bachelor's degree in health sciences. Qualification not recognised by Singapore Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as an occupational therapist outside Singapore
• PC literacy is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organizational and time management skills

Working Location: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital or Jurong Community Hospital