Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Setting: Early Intervention Centre
Location: Central
Working hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
About our Client:
The organization specializes in pediatric occupational therapy sessions conducted in a safe and fully equipped sensory integrated gym. We provide one-on-one therapy sessions tailored to address each child’s specific challenges and areas of difficulty. Our "all-inclusive" early intervention program emphasizes weekly therapy sessions complemented by daily reinforcement strategies in classroom settings.
Key Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist:
1. Registration / Parent Interview:
- Conduct initial parent interviews to gather developmental history and concerns about the child.
- Engage in dialogue with parents to gather additional relevant information.
2. Child Assessment:
- Utilize standardized assessment tools and clinical observations to evaluate the child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Assess Visual Motor Integration, Visual Perception Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Sensory Processing,
- Motor Planning, Motor Coordination, and Handwriting Skills.
- Summarize assessment findings and establish baseline data for intervention goals.
3. Goal Setting:
- Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessment results.
- Create tailored therapy goals for each child, emphasizing play-based approaches for younger children.
- Incorporate specific exercises targeted for focus and areas relevant to school and home environments.
- Clearly communicate therapy goals and strategies to parents.
- Provide weekly homework assignments and updates to parents on the child's progress.
4. Therapy Sessions:
- Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions with pediatric clients.
- Implement customized exercises and activities in the sensory integrated gym.
- Use a variety of therapy approaches to maximize functional outcomes and accelerate developmental progress.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for therapy sessions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Full AHPC Registration
- Experience working with pediatric populations, preferably in a clinical or school setting.
- Knowledge of sensory integration techniques and play-based therapy approaches.
- Strong assessment and goal-setting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with children and their parents.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals, including early interventionists and educators.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in Sensory Integration or related fields.
- Experience with diverse pediatric populations and developmental disorders.
- Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
- Continued education and training in pediatric occupational therapy practices.
Note: We are currently only accepting applicants who are Singaporean and PRs.
In terms of compensation, the position offers a base salary ranging from $5000 to $8000, depending on your prior experience in Occupational Therapy. The primary objective of this role is to expand their Allied Health team as part of their expansion plan, someone who is eager to advance their career within this sector.This brief overview provides a glimpse into an exceptional opportunity. Regardless of your current circumstances, if you're interested in learning more, we'd be delighted to connect with you. No current CV is necessary for application, as we understand crafting one takes time, and we prefer to kickstart the conversation. Client will generally process applications pretty fast!
