Occupational Therapist (West Region) - #1118019

Responsibilities:

·         Carry out assessment of all clients referred.

·         Work out individual care plan and treatment goals for each client.

·         Provide occupational therapy treatment.

·         Cover the duties of the other Occupational Therapist in the team.

·         Supervise Therapy Assistants (TAs) and volunteers helping in relevant areas.

·         Supervise Occupational Therapist who are under conditional registration.

·         Provide clinical supervision for undergraduate OT students attached to the institute.

·         Be involved in training of the TAs and caregivers.

·         Participate in quality improvement or research projects.

·         Be involved in training and education of the team in aspects related to occupational therapy.

·         Report on Key Performance Indicators of the OT program to the Head, Community Therapy Services on a monthly or quarterly basis.

·         Maintain adequate manpower by discrete approval of leave requests by Junior OTs or TAs.

·         Cover for clinical duties of OT at another work site under Community Therapy Services as and when required.

·         Carry out other duties when assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Recognized degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy

• Must have full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.

• Experience Preferably at least 1 year’s experience.

• Must enjoy working with elderly patients, especially for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal problems or mental health conditions.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.