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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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, and to set 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