We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team in a variety of clinical areas including geriatrics, acute medical & orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health and community care. You will be working with a team of multi-disciplinary specialists in providing a wide range of services to our patients in CGH and in the community.
Assess complex patient presentation in a specialised clinical area in a logical and sequential manner generating and testing multiple hypotheses
Investigate, interpret and analyse patients’ problems directly and indirectly related to the conditions referred, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning
Plan and implement comprehensive treatment – reflecting current available scientific evidence, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness of intervention.
Educate patients and their families efficaciously and effectively regarding specific physical and/or mental disabilities, including evaluation of home and work environment and making appropriate recommendations.
Monitor patients’ progress throughout treatment, prepare and maintain records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to confidentiality requirements.
Participate as an active member of the care team by attending relevant ward / unit rounds, clinics, meetings, etc. Take initiative to suggest and operationalize areas for improvement.
Play a leadership role with the department or as a representative of the department; Deputise for HOD when assigned
Develop strategic and clinical plans for area of specialization, so as to shape and facilitate achievement of Department Action Plans, collaborating with internal and external clients in a professional manner
Lead and guide the development of clinical specialization and oversee training/development requirements of staff
Supervise, mentor and manage performance of staff, so as to facilitate achievement of team, departmental and organisation’s goals and objectives
Facilitate evidence based practice, analysis of clinical outcomes, and related research/improvement activities in department to elevate clinical standards
Requirements
Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent
Preferably 5 years relevant for senior positions
Good communications and interpersonal skills
Prior experience in mentoring and training preferred for senior positions
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Changi General Hospital (CGH)
is a trusted healthcare provider with over 1000 beds in eastern Singapore. We provide a comprehensive range of medical specialties. CGH offers the entire gamut of medical services, from general surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, ENT to orthopaedic surgery and dermatology. Our peaks of medical excellence are represented by the Integrated Sleep Service, Breast Centre @ changi, Endoscopy Centre, Diabetes Centre, Geriatric Centre and the Changi Sports Medicine Centre. Changi Sports Medicine Centre is Singapore’s largest and is a leading provider of sports medicine expertise.
CGH is dedicated to improving the health of the community in the east and to provide excellence and compassion in service and care. To improve care for patients, it has adopted a proactive integrated care approach. Partnering with healthcare providers in the east, it is bringing disease management programmes and disease prevention programmes to patients’ doorstep.