2-Year Snr Therapy Associate (Occupational Therapy)

Job Scope: • To assist in clinical duties as listed below to facilitate the Therapist in carrying out their work • Patient Assessment and Monitoring - Take patients' vitals, administer questionnaires, conduct basic case history taking, screenings and clinical assessments, and monitor patient progress • Therapeutic Equipment and Treatment Setup - Assist in setting up patients on therapeutic equipment and facilitate various treatment modalities under therapist guidance • Patient Mobility and Exercise Training - Assist patients with mobilisation, therapeutic activities, exercises, retraining, and provide transfer, gait, prosthetic and mobility aids training • Orthotics and Splint Management - Apply orthotics effectively, fabricate advanced splints, and make necessary modifications and adjustments to existing splints • Independent Programme Delivery - Lead group therapy sessions independently and run therapy programmes, including pre-discharge training at Lifehub and Mobility Park • Patient and Caregiver Support - Educate patients and caregivers on therapy topics, assist with language translation, prepare diet consistencies, and identify clinical issues for therapist feedback • Documentation and Communication - Document relevant information accurately on electronic documentation with therapist co-signature where necessary and report patient-related clinical matters to the therapist Job Requirements: • Degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognised WFOT accredited porgramme OR a Post-Graduate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy with a relevant bachelor’s degree in health sciences. Qualification not recognised by Singapore Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC). • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as an occupational therapist outside Singapore • PC literacy is essential • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Organizational and time management skills • Working Location: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital or Jurong Community Hospital