Senior Occupational Therapist (Part Time)

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

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About Ray of Joy Therapy

We're passionate therapists united by one purpose: helping children grow, learn, and communicate with joy and confidence.

Our team brings over a decade of experience in Singapore's educational landscape, combining strong clinical practice with creative thinking to bridge therapy goals with real-world success.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a self-driven Senior Occupational Therapist who thinks creatively and loves bringing fresh ideas to pediatric therapy.

Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and sees possibilities where others see constraints.

You'll have the freedom to design engaging therapy spaces, and develop innovative programs for clinic and school settings.

If you're energized by variety, inspired by creative problem-solving, and passionate about child-centered therapy, this role is for you.

What You'll Create & Participate in

• Create therapy spaces and programs that are both effective and engaging
• Develop fresh approaches for clinic, preschool, and primary school environments
• Bring new ideas to service development and program enhancement

Transform Children's Lives

• Deliver engaging, child-led therapy for developmental, sensory-motor, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges
• Assess and develop individualized treatment plans that unlock each child's potential
• Adapt your approach to meet children where they are—whereever they feel most comfortable
• Monitor progress and celebrate every breakthrough with families
• Build strong rapport through patience, warmth, and genuine connection

Champion School-Based Success

• Conduct school observations and developmental screenings where needed
• Collaborate closely with educators, providing practical strategies that work
• Deliver impactful training and consultations to educators
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists and educators

Empower Families as Partners

• Coach parents with practical strategies that build their confidence
• Create home programs that fit naturally into busy family routines
• Lead parent workshops that are both informative and empowering
• Maintain open, proactive communication throughout the therapy journey

Lead with Vision

• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior therapists
• Serve as a resource for complex or challenging cases
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives
• Help us develop creative solutions that make therapy more accessible

Who We're Looking For

You're someone who:

• Thrives in dynamic, varied work environments
• Brings creative solutions to therapeutic challenges
• Gets excited about designing programs and spaces from the ground up
• Loves the possibility of working across clinic, school, and community settings
• Takes initiative and drives ideas forward
• Balances innovation with thoughtful practice

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy (AHPC-recognized program)
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification pediatric OT experience
• Full AHPC registration with valid Practising Certificate
• Strong clinical skills and understanding of child development
• Proven ability to collaborate with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Natural warmth and ability to connect with children, families, and teachers
• Supervision and mentoring experience

Bonus:

• Experience designing therapy programs or spaces
• Background working in Singapore preschool or primary school settings
• Understanding of local MOE school systems and curriculum
• Experience conducting school-based observations, screenings, and training
• Fluency in local languages (Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil) in addition to English
• Specialization in pediatric areas (sensory integration, feeding, autism spectrum disorder, school readiness)
• Track record of developing innovative therapy approaches
• Active SAOT membership

Why Join Us

• Values- led practice: Founded by therapists with social service roots, we’re committed to ethical, accessible care for all families.
  
  
• Dynamic variety: Possibility of working across clinic, schools, and community settings
• Room to innovate: We value fresh thinking and new approaches
• Flexibility that works: Part-time hours that respect your work-life balance
• True partnerships: Collaborate with families and educators who value your expertise
• Professional growth: Support for continuing education and specialization
• Supportive team: Join passionate colleagues committed to growth and excellence
• Competitive compensation: We value and reward your expertise
• Meaningful impact: Build programs that create lasting change in children's lives

Our Values

Every child deserves to find joy in their development.

We create sessions where children feel safe and excited to participate, meet families with compassion, collaborate closely with educators, and celebrate every milestone—because every step forward matters.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a self-driven OT who brings fresh ideas to therapy, thrives in dynamic settings, and is excited about designing programs from the ground up—we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and tell us: What's a program or approach you've developed (or would love to develop) in your OT practice?

What excites you about the opportunity to design and innovate at Ray of Joy Therapy?

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Required Skill Profession

Healthcare