Occupational Therapist Locum (Home Therapy)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patients' functional independence and quality of life. • Perform home environment assessments to identify safety, accessibility, and fall risks. • Recommend and prescribe assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications to support ageing-in-place. • Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify interventions according to patients' changing needs. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care and discharge planning. • Educate, train, and support patients and caregivers in managing daily living activities safely and effectively. • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and patient records. • Supervise therapy aides and support the supervision of occupational therapy students where required. • Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and research-related activities. • Liaise with community partners, voluntary welfare organisations, and relevant agencies to facilitate continuity of care. • Comply with professional, organisational, infection control, health and safety, and risk management requirements. • Identify, report, and mitigate potential risks, hazards, and incidents in accordance with organisational policies. • Perform any other duties and projects assigned by Management. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by MOH and the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). • Registered with AHPC and holds a valid Practising Certificate. • Postgraduate qualification or relevant certification is an advantage. • Experience in community, rehabilitation, or home care settings is preferred. • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently in patients' homes and community-based settings with sound clinical judgement. • Good communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills. • Proficient in clinical documentation and report writing. • Compassionate, patient-centred, empathetic, and adaptable. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Committed to continuous professional development, quality improvement, and patient safety. • Willingness and flexibility to travel to patients' homes and community settings as required. WORK LOCATION Primary Work Location : Ren Ci Woodlands Nursing home (17 Woodlands Dr 17, Singapore) Home Therapy Coverage Area : North, Northwest, and West regions of Singapore WORK ARRANGEMENT • 2 workdays per week. • Travel to patients' residences and community-based settings as required for assessment, treatment, caregiver training, and follow-up interventions. • Maintain flexibility to support service delivery across assigned geographical zones based on operational needs.