134 Occupational Therapy jobs in Singapore

Locum Occupational Therapy ( Yishun / 3 days per week  )

Responsibilities:

• Ensures adherence to all occupational therapy standards as mandated by AHPC
• Conducts assessments for residents during admission and performs periodic evaluations for in-house residents.
• Set appropriate treatment goals and carry out OT intervention for inhouse residents.
• Guides therapy assistants and program staff to deliver safe, high-quality care in line with established standards, while overseeing, evaluating, and providing feedback to team members.
• Advocates for evidence-based practices in therapy services.
• Maintains and updates written policies, procedures, and workflows to support occupational therapy services.
• Monitors and ensures therapy services align with established policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Supports the execution of residents' discharge plans to facilitate a seamless transition to community living.
• Provides training to caregivers to prepare them for residents' return to the community.
• Tracks quality performance metrics for therapy services and develops plans for ongoing improvement.
• Maintains accurate records of all services provided and submits weekly case reports to the Incharge.
• Guide and supports the professional growth of therapy aides through skill-building and competency enhancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Fully registered with AHPC with recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Min 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Must communicate effectively with diverse individuals and cultures while maintaining high-quality service standards.
• Proactively staying updated with advancements in the field of Occupational Therapy.

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Clinical Care

Assist Occupational Therapists in executing treatment plans for patients in inpatient and outpatient setting.

Supervise and guide patients during therapeutic activities.

Monitor and document patient responses and progress.

Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.

Educate patients and caregivers on activities and home environment recommendation as directed.

Ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness of therapy spaces.

Assist in providing quality and professional rehabilitation in assigned caseloads.

Provide coverage of service to assigned ward(s).

Carry out proper and sufficient safety measures to protect our patient during rehab

10.   Communicate to patient / family member to enhance rehab care, skill application and promote therapeutic carry over after rehab session

11.   Maintain patient records.

Compliance & Ethical Standards

Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice.

Monitor compliance with data privacy and safeguarding policies.

Administrative Responsibilities

Document and report incident when necessary

Maintain a neat and tidy workplace

Assist in the preparation of reports and statistics as required

Assist in administrative tasks.

Education and Training

Supervise and training of therapy assistants as directed

Participate in departmental in-service training

Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Quality Improvement

Involve in project groups to improve the operation of Rehabilitation Department.

Assist in identifying problem areas, recommend and implement improvements.

•    Degree in Occupational Therapy.

•    Relevant rehabilitation working experience preferred.

•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.

•    Empathetic, patient, and attentive to details.

•    Able to work in a team-based environment.

•    Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills.

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to fill this key role in Singapore. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for assessing and identifying individual needs of students &/or trainees with occupational therapy issues and concerns.

You will formulate, develop and customise appropriate occupational therapy programs for the students &/or trainees. This will include evaluating and assessing their underlying skills and issues related to hand function, oral motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory awareness/processing, self-care and pre-vocational tasks in the educational setting.

Evaluation & Assessment:

• Assess the underlying skills and issues related to hand function, oral motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory awareness/processing, self-care and pre-vocational tasks in the educational setting.
• Review suitability of referrals for occupational therapy intervention.
• Gather informative data through formal and informal assessment. These would include parents/guardian, teacher's interview; classroom observation and review of student's personal file etc.
• Provide re-assessment, review of goals and progress regularly (every semester).
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices as required by the students &/or trainees to improve function.
• Monitor and evaluate students'/trainees' functional abilities and make recommendations to support students'/trainees' suitability for open employment.

Program Planning / Intervention:

• Provide individual and/or group occupational therapy session that will improve students'/ trainees' functional performance and skills.
• Select and prepare functional activities that can be easily modified to match students'/ trainnees' skill and interest thus ensure success.
• Recommend classroom and work site modifications.
• Conduct home visit as and when necessary.
• Provide parent /caregiver support such as home program to ensure and encourage continuity of the occupational therapy intervention at home.
• Assist on various aspects of training for students/trainees on job-trial and work preparation program

Administration:

• Keep proper inventory of all equipment and fixtures with regular updating.
• Propose and justify budget for the appropriate OT program.
• Participate actively in continuing education program within the organization, NCSS and other professional bodies.
• Conduct in-house training programs for relevant staff / parents / caregivers / volunteers in the organization.
• Submit monthly report and other related written reports to school principal/ centre director.

Professional Consultation:

• Liaise with various professional disciplines in the rehabilitative treatment process.
• Liaise with various discipline involved in the rehabilitative treatment process. (e.g teachers, parents, principal/ centre director, school administrator and professional staff)

The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment and intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the area of Life Readiness skills, including sensory integration, fine motor skills, handwriting skills, work-related skills, and vocational skills.

• Assess and develop programs to intervene students with severe handwriting or hand function difficulties.
• Conduct assessments on vocational skills to increase productivity through adapting to the environment and teaching relevant skills.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team to assess and intervene for complex challenging behaviors.

• Develop and implement programs for students with ASD in Life Readiness skills.
• Adapt educational environments, tools, and materials to improve student functioning and facilitate access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Promote school-wide initiatives on sensory supports for students.
• Evaluate progress and outcomes using selected outcome measures at regular intervals.

• Provide training, consultation, and instruction to educators on adaptive devices and equipment.
• Design and deliver training on ASD-related topics to stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor occupational therapists.
• Supervise occupational therapists eligible for registration with the relevant professional council.

• Monitor individual agreed performance indicators for OT service provision.
• Lead the team in developing programs, policies, and procedures to promote best practice in OT service delivery.
• Participate in research projects to contribute to evidence-based practice.

Job Role Summary

• We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in conducting occupational therapy programs, tracking patient progress, and reporting to the therapist via verbal updates.
• The role involves ensuring resident safety during sessions, maintaining equipment, and providing regular reports on patient progress.
• Able to work with children and adults with diverse abilities, flexibility to work rotating shifts, and willingness to travel to various locations are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities or modifying programmed activities as directed by the therapist
• Monitor patients' progress and report back to the therapist through verbal updates
• Support the therapist in delivering habilitative and rehabilitative work-oriented programs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of approved programs designed by the therapist
• Conduct activity groups for selected patients under the therapist's guidance
• Ensure resident safety during sessions
• Maintain order of equipment/material during sessions
• Provide escort services when needed
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports to the therapist on patient progress and program outcomes

Key Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse abilities
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and varying locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices

Benefits

Working with a dynamic team, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a supportive work environment.

Clinical Areas encompass a wide range of duties including client assessment and treatment planning, goal setting, and the execution of occupational therapy interventions. Additionally, professionals in this field often conduct caregiver training.

Administrative tasks involve risk management, quality control, audits, and clinical guideline reviews.

Training and Research encompasses employee development through training sessions, creating staff training plans, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and organizing workshops. Ideal candidates typically hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, possess effective communication skills, demonstrate good decision-making abilities, and exhibit teamwork capabilities.

Job Description

• Treat resident by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist
• Monitor a resident's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement
• Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients
• Teaches and guides residents on how to use equipment that may make certain activities easier
• Document resident's daily progress in appropriate records
• Maintain the therapy areas, equipment, and supply inventory regularly

Job Specification

• Entry level is welcome to apply
• Able to communicate well with team members and maintain good teamwork
• Knowledge of Mandarin/ Hokkien dialects is an added advantage as interaction with Chinese speaker of elderly residents is required
• Able to physically handle non- ambulant residents

Responsibilities and Duties
Assist Occupational Therapists in executing treatment plans for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Supervise and guide patients during therapeutic activities.
Monitor and document patient responses and progress.
Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.
Educate patients and caregivers on activities and home environment recommendations.
Ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness of therapy spaces.
Provide quality and professional rehabilitation in assigned caseloads.
Provide coverage of service to assigned ward(s).
Carry out proper and sufficient safety measures to protect patients during rehab.
Communicate with patient/family members to enhance rehab care, skill application, and promote therapeutic carry‐over after sessions.
Maintain patient records.
Compliance & Ethical Standards
Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice.
Monitor compliance with data privacy and safeguarding policies.
Administrative Responsibilities
Document and report incidents when necessary.
Maintain a neat and tidy workplace.
Assist in the preparation of reports and statistics as required.
Assist in administrative tasks.
Education and Training
Supervise and train therapy assistants as directed.
Participate in departmental in‐service training.
Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement efforts.
Quality Improvement
Involve in project groups to improve the operation of the Rehabilitation Department.
Assist in identifying problem areas, recommending, and implementing improvements.
Job Requirements
Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Relevant rehabilitation working experience preferred.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathetic, patient, and attentive to details.
Able to work in a team‐based environment.
Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapy Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments and providing interventions for patients referred for occupational therapy.

• Assess and manage patients independently, implementing treatment plans in accordance with clinical standards.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical education of occupational therapy students and participate in managing clinical initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Interest in working in areas such as Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, or Palliative Care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

About This Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care and to develop your skills and expertise in occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy, using your clinical expertise and knowledge of best practice.
• To communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in the care planning process.
• To contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to occupational therapy services, and to participate in quality improvement initiatives.