Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist

at Hospital Authority; Hillsdale (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Authority is seeking an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist for the Child Assessment Service at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Kowloon Central Cluster. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, supervision of staff and students, and quality/risk management in a dynamic pediatric setting.

The post requires a degree in Occupational Therapy, full registration or limited registration with a Practising Certificate, and at least 3 years of OT practice, including pediatric

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a local university or equivalent.
• Be registered Part I (full registration) or Part IV (limited registration) with a Practising Certificate.
• Practice as an Occupational Therapist for at least 3 years and post-graduate experience in the specialized area.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services including assessment, treatment planning and documentation.
• Supervise OT IIs, OTAs, support staff, students and volunteers.
• Coordinate staffing, education, development and scheduling within the department.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and risk management activities.

Skills

Professional ethics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Empathy

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Registered Part I or Part IV

Practising Certificate

3+ years OT experience

Job description

Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist – (

REF. NO.

: HKCH2608009)

Description

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| Position | | Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist |
| Rank | : | Occupational Therapist I |
| Department / Hospital / Cluster | : | Child Assessment Service, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Kowloon Central Cluster |
| Pay | : | HK$61,618 to HK$89,978 (HGPS Point 25 to 33A) per month including Monthly Allowance Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance. |

KeyResponsibilities:****

I.++Primary Function++****

To provide occupational therapy services to patients/clients, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. To supervise Occupational Therapist IIs, Occupational Therapy Assistants, support staff, students and volunteers. Supervision includes orientation, development and evaluation of personnel and monitoring of quality provision of services. Patient/client care responsibilities will vary depending on the volume of patients and personnel in the special areas to be supervised.

II.++Key Re++++su++++lt Areas++++/++++J++++ob De++++scr++++iption++

1. ++Patient++++Care++++Process++

Perform all patient care process as Occupational Therapist II and handle complicated cases with specialized treatment.

1. ++Service++++Planning++++and++++Development++

a) Assist in the selection and orientation of staff, students and volunteers.

b) Evaluate and monitor job performance of assigned staff.

c) Coordinate and facilitate in-service education and professional development of assigned staff.

d) Coordinate scheduling of work assignments.

e) Implement departmental policies and procedures, identify needs for changes, and assist in development and revision.

f) Assist in identification and development of department goals and objectives.

g) Develop and implement strategies to meet department goals and objectives under supervision of Senior Occupational Therapist or Department Manager (Occupational Therapy).

h) Coordinate and assist in student fieldwork education and basic grade OT attachment in the special areas.

1. ++Quality++++and++++Risk++++Management++

a) Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance activities (e.g. clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives) and risk management activities within assigned specialty areas.

b) Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist or Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) in ensuring department practice compliance with relevant laws, professional standards and Hospital Authority standards.

1. ++Knowledge++++and++++Skills++

a) Demonstrate and monitor professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities.

b) Communicate, establish rapport, form collaboration and partnership with peers and other disciplines to assure intra-professional and inter-professional teamwork and continuity of patients’/clients’ care.

1. ++Training++++and++++Development++

Participate in or organize training and development programs for OT and non-OT professional staff, assistants, supporting staff, volunteers and occupational therapy students.

EntryRequirements:****

1. A degree in Occupational Therapy from a local university or equivalent; and
2. Be a registered Part I (full registration) or Part IV (limited registration) Occupational Therapist and have a valid Practising Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and
3. Practise as an Occupational Therapist for at least 3 years (See Remarks 2); and
4. Have relevant post-graduated experience in the specialized clinical area as required by the post.

Preferable Attributes/Exposure:

1. Enrolled in a postgraduate professional specialty training (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent). (See Remarks 2)
2. Completion of Training & Development Program for Newly Recruit Allied Health Professionals.
3. Working experience in Child Assessment and Rehabilitation.
4. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.
5. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
6. Commitment to patient care.
7. Communication skill.
8. Interpersonal skills.
9. Leadership.
10. Empathy.

Remarks:

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. This is a time limited arrangement which is effective from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027.
3. The selected candidate may be required to work in another work location to meet service needs of the HA.

Location:

: Kowloon Central Cluster

Job:

: Allied Health

Job Type:

: Full Time

Post Date:

: 25/8/2026