At JurongHealth Campus, we believe that our patients are the focus of our work and we render the best care and service to them. We are changing the face of public healthcare and carving out new paths to improve our processes and services. We value our team's contributions and ensure that our staff are competitively rewarded and supported.

Join us, where we place the value of every staff member and the care of every patient at the centre of all we do.

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

Senior Therapy Associate (Occupational Therapy) 2 Year Contract