Senior/Occupational Therapist (Full Time, Part Time & Locum positions available)

CLINICAL • To utilize appropriate assessment tools to evaluate patients’ performance components affecting their participation in self-care, work, and leisure activities. • To formulate appropriate treatment plans and goals within the inpatient stay and to re-evaluate and modify the treatment plan as required. • To work with multi-disciplinary teams in Ren Ci Hospital (RCH), which includes attending weekly case management meetings, participating in discharge planning in consultation with the patients, their families, and other external agencies involved. • To maintain an accurate and timely patient record by documenting in patients’ medical case notes after attending to the patients. • To instruct and supervise occupational therapists and/or Therapy Aides in occupational therapy interventions for patients. • To oversee own caseload as well as the caseloads managed by the Junior Therapists in the department. PROFESSIONAL • To practice Occupational Therapy in accordance to the Code of Professional Conduct defined by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). • To maintain absolute confidentiality in matters pertaining to the organization, department, and patients. Confidentiality of the patients’ records is to be always maintained for the privacy of the patients. • To co-present in workshops and seminars. • To supervise and appraise Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Aides. • To supervise undergraduate occupational therapy students, foreign trained Occupational Therapists awaiting qualifying examinations and Occupational Therapists under provisional registration. • To liaise with external services, statutory bodies and other Voluntary Welfare Organisations as appropriate. • To supervise post-graduate Occupational Therapy students if any. • To lead research projects. • To conduct workshops and seminars, and to develop and implement clinical standards. • To initiate and coordinate new therapy programs. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES • To update patients’ statistics daily. • To participate actively in the implementation of organizational and departmental policies, to review policies and protocols when necessary. • To take responsibility for the maintenance and replacement of occupational therapy equipment in the department. • To carry out other tasks or projects assigned by the Head of Occupational Therapy services/ Head of Department. • To plan and provide coverage when necessary. • To take up leadership services such as Outpatient services in-charge, Therapy Aides in-charge, Nursing home rehab in-charge. HEALTH AND SAFETY • To know and implement the Health and Safety regulations in RCH. To always work safely and to participate actively in health and safety programs. • To attend courses on CPR, Manual Handling and Fire Safety as required by the organization and professional bodies. • To read and understand the contents of the Infection Control Manual. • To take initiative and identify, report, and resolve issues that may cause harm/ injuries to people in the organization. • To report all incidents or potential hazards to the reporting officer. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Occupational Therapy (recognized by AHPC). • Post-graduate qualification or certification in treatment techniques is an advantage. • Registered with the Singapore AHPC with valid practicing certificate. • Highly encouraged to be a member of the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapist (SAOT). • At least 3 - 5 years of working experience in the relevant field. • Experience in a geriatric community hospital, long term care or nursing home setting will be an advantage. • Mature mid career individuals with the required qualification are welcome to apply. • Able to serve those patients and residents in need, regardless of race, nationality, religious or social status. • Compassionate and able to relate well to patients and residents of RCH. • Caring, understanding, patient and empathetic. • Able to cooperate with all colleagues towards the total healthcare of the community. • Able to motivate and develop staff. • Able to coordinate daily operations within the department. • Able to promote a collegial work environment and encourage effective teamwork. • The Occupational Therapist post is a rotational post within the various settings in Ren Ci Hospital (RCH), namely Community Hospital (CH), Nursing Home (NH), and Senior Care Centre (SCC). Work Location Ren Ci Community Hospital - 71 Irrawaddy Road / Nursing Homes - Bukit Batok St 52 / Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 / 17 Woodlands Dr 17