Occupational Therapist - Home Therapy (Locum, 2 Days Per Week)

About the role

RENCI is recruiting a locum Occupational Therapist for home therapy, working two days per week from its Ren Ci Woodlands Nursing home base. The therapist travels to patients' residences and community-based settings in the North, Northwest and West regions of Singapore for assessment, treatment, caregiver training and follow-up. Flexibility is needed to support service delivery across the assigned zones.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised 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 as patients' needs change.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, caregivers and external agencies, including discharge planning.
• Educate, train and support patients and caregivers in managing daily living activities safely.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation and patient records.
• Supervise therapy aides and support the supervision of occupational therapy students where required.
• Liaise with community partners and welfare organisations, and comply with professional, infection control, health and safety and risk management requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Ministry of Health and the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Registered with AHPC and holding a valid Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification or relevant certification is an advantage; experience in community, rehabilitation or home care is preferred.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to patients' homes and community settings.

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in homes and community settings with sound clinical judgement.
• Good communication, interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and report writing.
• Organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to continuous professional development and patient safety.