This vacancy is under the Career Conversion Programme for Allied Health Professionals. Please do not apply to this job posting. If interested, please apply to both SIT at https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions as well as WSG through the CCP website at https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000435
SPD Therapy Hub was established in 2005 to coordinate the recruitment, management, and professional development of a pool of allied health professionals to provide rehabilitation services in the community. We are a dedicated hub who will provide you with varied opportunities for clinical learning and practice in multiple settings, whether your passion is for paediatric or adult clients with disabilities, or the elderly who are receiving care in the community.
SPD Therapy Hub provides both formal and informal platforms for training and development in areas such as clinical practice, education, supervision, and research. Our therapists also play a part in aspirational work such as developing programmes, grooming the next generation of allied health professionals, and influencing rehabilitation standards of the community sector.
If you are a dynamic occupational therapist who is passionate about working in the community, come join us!
Responsibilities
As an occupational therapist, you are expected to:
- Assess and identify the needs of individual clients to recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions and programmes
- Conduct individual or group therapy to ensure client outcomes
- Participate in public education/outreach to build an inclusive society
- Keep abreast of the latest research and developments in occupational therapy and be involved in networking with hospitals and other community organisations
- Senior occupational therapists will be expected to take on supervisory and administrative roles in addition to clinical work
Requirements
- Masters or Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent (preferably recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore).
- Eligible for registration as Occupational Therapist under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011 in Singapore.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Applicants for the position of Senior Occupational Therapist should have at least 5 years of relevant working experience, including one year of clinical supervision to practicing Occupational Therapists.
- Experience in management and multi-agency collaboration will be an advantage for Senior Occupational Therapist position.
