1. CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

• Ensure that knowledge is up-to-date
• Take ownership of personal continuous professional development of skills and knowledge in Occupational Therapy, which includes independent reading and attending relevant courses and talks
• Contribute to continuous professional development of skills and knowledge to colleagues, which includes provision of in-services, and participation in peer reviews/ audits
• Assist with on-the-job training of therapy assistants (TA)

1. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Entry Level:
a. Recognized Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy.
b. Non-recognized Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy with relevant qualifications e.g. Qualifying Exams

In the course of provision of Occupational Therapy services, staff demonstrate skills and competency in self-management and complies to medico-legal and governance guidelines.

• Responsible for the caseload allocated and provide coverage as necessary
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports in continuity of care
• Familiar with and adhere to basic tenets of JCI
• Adhere to established billing procedures
• Have basic IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Use and navigate hospital electronic medical records application.
• Maintain statistics on workload as needed by the Department and Hospital
• Coordinate processes and flow within teams, which include understanding each area’s operation

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Occupational Therapist aims to maximize patients’ ability to perform their daily tasks and carry out their essential roles at work, in the home, and in leisure and social settings through the use of activities, environmental modifications and prescription of adaptive equipment. Occupational therapists work with patients with a wide range of conditions as a result of injury, illness or ageing.
Occupational Therapy Services are provided within a multi-disciplinary setting.
As a Basic Grade Therapist, the job scope may require a rotation in clinical duties to varied settings. Guidance might be required in the management of patients with complexities.
The job functions are as described in the responsibilities below.

1. CLINICAL COMPETENCIES AND DUTIES

In Occupational Therapy services, the Occupational Therapist has the general clinical competencies below (though not exclusive to this list) and had attained the specific area of competency for their specialty area. Depending on his/her rotation, the Occupational Therapist demonstrates specific competencies in the management of patients in one of these disciplines:

• Community
• Geriatrics
• Hands
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Others

He/she demonstrates independence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient within the defined scope of practice. He/she has an understanding of the limits his/her expertise and will seek guidance proactively when required.

The Occupational Therapist should:

• Possesses skills and knowledge expected at entry level
• Selects appropriate and specific outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes
• Formulates patient-centered intervention and plan based on findings, goals and treatment plans
• Delivers appropriate interventions safely
• Modifies therapy plans based on patient performance, motivation and safety
• Communicates assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to patients and other relevant stakeholders
• Formulates discharge or care plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Document patient records accurately

2. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPETENCY AND DUTIES

In the course of provision of Occupational Therapy services, staff demonstrate skills and competency in self-management and complies to medico-legal and governance guidelines.

• Responsible for the caseload allocated and provide coverage as necessary
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports in continuity of care
• Familiar with and adhere to basic tenets of JCI
• Adhere to established billing procedures
• Have basic IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Use and navigate hospital electronic medical records application.
• Maintain statistics on workload as needed by the Department and Hospital
• Coordinate processes and flow within teams, which include understanding each area’s operations

2. SUPERVISORY ROLE

• Assist with supervision of TA
• Assist with appraisal of TA
• Assist to supervise personnel attached to the department as and when required
• Assist to supervise observers or students on clinical placements