Principal Occupational Therapist

Job Responsibilities

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and management of complex rehabilitation cases to maximize patients’ functional independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, discharge planning, and continuity of care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise, mentor, develop, and appraise Occupational Therapists, Therapy Aides, students, and junior staff to ensure high standards of clinical practice.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy programmes, specialized services, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, research, and clinical governance initiatives to enhance service quality and patient outcomes.
• Support workforce planning, manpower allocation, recruitment, staff development, and operational excellence within the department.
• Assist in strategic planning, service development, policy review, implementation of new initiatives, and achievement of departmental and organizational KPIs.
• Build effective partnerships with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assume clinical and operational leadership portfolios as assigned and contribute actively to departmental and organizational committees, meetings, and projects.
• Ensure compliance with AHPC standards, organizational policies, infection prevention and control requirements, workplace safety standards, and mandatory training requirements.
• Identify, assess, report, and mitigate potential risks within the scope of practice, actively supporting the organization's risk management framework and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Rehabilitation, Clinical Director, or hospital management.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC/MOH and registered with AHPC with a valid practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification or advanced clinical certification will be an advantage.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist, preferably in rehabilitation or healthcare settings.
• Proven experience in managing complex cases, staff supervision, mentorship, and service development.
• Strong leadership, communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience in quality improvement, research, and clinical education is preferred.
• Membership with the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) is an advantage.