Job Description
Clinical services:
- Utilize appropriate assessment tools to identify occupational therapy needs and conduct occupational therapy related assessments
- Identify goals for intervention and implement individualised intervention plans in collaboration with the student, families and the school team.
- Management of caseloads to provide consultation, individual and/or group evidence-based interventions in collaboration with teachers and families, or external services where necessary.
- Conduct continuous evaluation to measure outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessment, intervention, and communication with families.
- Participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Head of Student Support/Principal.
- Participate in curriculum / programme development projects, particularly in the area of sensory regulation, handwriting, physical development, daily living skills, vocational skills etc.
- Participate in team assessment for school admissions.
- Utilize appropriate assessment tools to support and recommend occupational therapy related access arrangements for National Exams, if required.
Coaching & Training
- Conduct parent workshops and in-house training programs for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide supervision and mentorship support to new / junior therapists.
Continuing Professional Development
- Stay current with the best practices in relation to the field of occupational therapy and evidence-based practices in relation to autism.
- Participate and engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Remain up to date with relevant organizational processes, policies and professional codes of conduct.
Job Holder Requirements and Attributes
- Possess a degree / postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council, Singapore (AHPC).
- Applicants for Senior Therapist position should possess at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
- Valid practising certificate with full AHPC registration.
- Prior experience working in the field of special education and/or working with individuals with special needs is an added advantage.
- Good team player with strong communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking, in order to effectively collaborate and provide person-centric services.
- Able to work independently and effectively.
