Occupational Therapist

Job Detail

• Provide overall leadership to the assigned section in the OT Department in the following areas including, Clinical Care, Administration Duties, Training and Education along with Research and Quality Improvement Projects. • Maintain high standards and professional OT services (centre-based, home-based and residential care) for the assigned caseloads. • Responsible for the accurate assessment and appropriate treatment for all clients admitted to SLEC. • Comply with SLEC’s SOPs on client care & documentation standards. • Attend MDM or family conferences when required. • Provide home visits, home modification and caregiver training when needs arise. • Raise application forms (eSMF, EASE) to support equipment procurement. • Promote and implement daycare activities that is in line with the GRACE model of care. • Execute new clinical programs to progress the profession and benefit the community. • Mentor and ensure OTA and TA within the centre delivers high clinical standards via CEP. • Provide coverage of OT services when the needs arise. • Ensure centre clears clinical audit by MOH. • Ensure operational efficiency in the centre by providing on-site supervision to OTA and TA. • Document and report incidents which happened in the Rehab Gym or are related to rehab service. • Engage volunteers and partners in delivering quality care to clients. • Collate information on elderly assessments and prepare reports as required. • Liaise with internal stakeholders relating to Occupational Therapy. • Manage Gym assets by putting up requests for equipment purchase, disposal, repair or loan. • Ensure Gym facilities is maintained at the highest standard. • Ensure OTA and TA receive appropriate training. • Execute outreach event to caregivers, volunteers and partners. • Assist in developing training materials and assessment standards to improve knowledge and skills of OTAs and TAs. • Conduct training for in-house and external stakeholders. • Supervise OT students in clinical placement (AHPC). • Be involved in QIP and research projects by mobilising the team to identify problem areas and recommend and implement improvement measures. • Identify areas for improvement, recommend and implement solutions for the betterment of DRC and DC. • Any other projects that are assigned by the manager.