Senior Occupational Therapist(7614)

Overview

You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy in inpatient and/or outpatient settings in an integrated general hospital. You will participate in administration, clinical supervision, research supervision, and professional education as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy independently.
• Implement appropriate treatment plans and comply with clinical standards.
• Provide timely review of patients in the continuum of care.
• Document patients’ progress and records accurately.
• Manage and supervise C-reg/junior OTs where applicable.
• Involve in administrative duties such as charging and statistics collation.
• Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare members in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate and assist in managing clinical and/or service initiatives.
• Assist in providing clinical education for occupational therapy students.
• Contribute to departmental in-service training programmes and hospital educational talks.

Requirements

• Recognised Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Interest in working in the following areas: Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics (including hand therapy) & Palliative Care; prior experience in any of these areas will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team and also independently.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office.