Part-Time/Locum Occupational Therapist

The SKILT Centre – the SpecialKids Intervention, Learning and Therapy Centre established in collaboration with SpecialKids Child Health & Development Clinic, provides a holistic series of programmes that target individuals aged 2 and upwards, through teenage years. Role & Responsibilities · Assess and identify occupational performance needs of children with special needs · Develop and implement appropriate therapy program for children with special needs · Deliver therapy services either by direct therapy, consultation with teachers and parents, collaboration with teachers and parents, and/or by monitoring of child’s progress. · Work closely with intervention team in areas of assessment, goal development, intervention strategies and progress monitoring in a trans-disciplinary setting. · Maintain documentation on clients’ progress. Requirement · Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution recognised by the Ministry of Health under the Allied Health Professions Act · Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). · Experience with paediatric care. · Ability to manage special needs kids - addressing play, sensory regulation, fine motor, visual perceptual, coordination, attention, and all related issues. · Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently. · Restricted in quota for foreigners. · Able to work on Saturdays. · Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.