Full Time

Senior Occupational Therapist (NUHS@Home)

Singapore
Occupational Therapist
Job ID:
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Work Schedule:
5 Days

Join NUHS@Home, an innovative and transformative healthcare initiative at the National University Health System. We are looking for a forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to play a key role in revolutionising patient care within our Hospital-at-Home programs including Mobile Inpatient Care (MIC)-at-Home . This flexible role, available as full or part-time, allows you to practice at the top of your license, leveraging your expertise in Occupational Therapy to make an impact on patient outcomes. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assess and manage patients referred for Occupational Therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans. 
  • Communicate with referring doctor and other members of the medical team 
  • Document patient Occupational Therapy records accurately. 
  • Charge patients accurately. 
  • Comply with clinical and service standards. 
  • Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate. 
  • Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences. 
  • Assist and/or co-lead in projects and activities which supports the goals of the department and organisation at department or institution level.  
  • Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned. 
  • Manage and oversee therapy equipment inventory.  
  • Contribute to departmental in-service training programmes, home hospital educational talks and external talks/ workshops/ forums/ seminars 
  • Contribute to development and implementation of protocols and guidelines that will shape the future of hospital-at-home and virtual care at NUHS 
  • Review and update of clinical protocols and SOPs 
  • Assist in developing, promoting /marketing clinical services 
  • Assist in the induction of new Occupational Therapists. 
  • Supervise students on clinical attachment  
  • Embrace continuous learning and professional development opportunities.  


Requirements:
  • Full AHPC registration 
  • Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy 
  • Min. 2 years of relevant working experience 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Service oriented and customer focus 
  • Motivated, self-driven and able to work independently and collaboratively in a team 
  • Passion for transforming traditional healthcare models through innovative care delivery 


National University Health System