Occupational Therapist - KHOO TECK PUAT HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.

Roles & Responsibilities

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Occupational Therapist aims to maximize patients’ ability to perform their daily tasks and carry out their essential roles at work, in the home, and in leisure and social settings through the use of activities, environmental modifications and prescription of adaptive equipment. Occupational therapists work with patients with a wide range of conditions as a result of injury, illness or ageing.

Occupational Therapy Services are provided within a multi-disciplinary setting.

As a Basic Grade Therapist, the job scope may require a rotation in clinical duties to varied settings. Guidance might be required in the management of patients with complexities.

The job functions are as described in the responsibilities below.

(A) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES AND CLINICAL DUTIES (80-90%)

1. Clinical Competencies and Duties

In Occupational Therapy services, the Occupational Therapist has the general clinical competencies below (though not exclusive to this list) and had attained the specific area of competency for their specialty area. Depending on his / her rotation, the Occupational Therapist demonstrates specific competencies in the management of patients in one of these disciplines :

• Community
• Geriatrics
• Hands
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Others

He / she demonstrates independence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient within the defined scope of practice. He / she has an understanding of the limits his / her expertise and will seek guidance proactively when required.

The Occupational Therapist should :

2. Administrative Competency and duties

In the course of provision of Occupational Therapy services, staff demonstrate skills and competency in self-management and complies to medico-legal and governance guidelines.

3. Demonstration of Teamwork and Professionalism

Occupational Therapists are members of the multi-disciplinary team. Staff demonstrates esprit de corps and professionalism to ensure that the desired outcomes are attained.

Proactive cross-coverage of colleagues in team to even out workload (e.g. if own caseload cleared ahead of time)

OTHER DUTIES (10-20%)

1. Continuous Education

2. Supervisory Role

3. Quality Improvement

4. Research Contribution

5. Others

(C) JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education, Training and Experience

Entry Level :

a. Recognized Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.

b. Non-recognized Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy with relevant qualifications e.g. Qualifying Exams

2. Professional License

a. Registered with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

b. Member of the Singapore Occupational Therapist Association or equivalent (highly recommended)

(A) ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION

a) Managing patient with behavioural

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