Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Remarks:
1. Please refer to https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. This is a time limited arrangement which is effective from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027.
3. Applicants are required to submit an action plan on the following topic through the e-recruitment system on or before 16 October 2026:
“Future Prospects for the Development of Occ Therapy in Medical & Geriatric specialty UCH" (Maximum 1,500 words)

Please note the essay is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the essay, your application will not be considered. 

Please submit application on-line on or before 16 October 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3949 5232/ 2208 0315.

Rank\: Occupational Therapist I
Department/ Hospital\: Occupational Therapy Department, United Christian Hospital
Pay: HK$61,618 - HK$89,978 (HGPS Point 25 to 33A) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Primary Function
To provide occupational therapy services to patients/clients, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. To supervise Occupational Therapist IIs, Occupational Therapy Assistants, support staff, students and volunteers. Supervision includes orientation, development and evaluation of personnel and monitoring of quality provision of services. Patient/client care responsibilities will vary depending on the volume of patients and personnel in the special areas to be supervised.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Patient Care Process
Perform all patient care process as Occupational Therapist II and handle complicated cases with specialized treatment.

2. Service Planning and Development
a) Assist in the selection and orientation of staff, students and volunteers.
b) Evaluate and monitor job performance of assigned staff.
c) Coordinate and facilitate in-service education and professional development of assigned staff.
d) Coordinate scheduling of work assignments.
e) Implement departmental policies and procedures, identify needs for changes, and assist in development and revision.
f) Assist in identification and development of department goals and objectives.
g) Develop and implement strategies to meet department goals and objectives under supervision of Senior Occupational Therapist or Department Manager (Occupational Therapy).
h) Coordinate and assist in student fieldwork education and basic grade OT attachment in the special areas.

3. Quality and Risk Management
a) Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance activities (e.g. clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives) and risk management activities within assigned specialty areas.
b) Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist or Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) in ensuring department practice compliance with relevant laws, professional standards and Hospital Authority standards.

4. Knowledge and Skills
a) Demonstrate and monitor professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities.
b) Communicate, establish rapport, form collaboration and partnership with peers and other disciplines to assure intra-professional and inter-professional teamwork and continuity of patients’/clients’ care.

5. Training and Development
Participate in or organize training and development programs for OT and non-OT professional staff, assistants, supporting staff, volunteers and occupational therapy students.

Entry Requirements:
1. A degree in Occupational Therapy from a local university or equivalent; and (Note\: Please refer to the List of Equivalent Qualifications for Appointment to the Occupational Therapist Job Sub-family\: http\://hr.home/Doc/GA/EQ-OT_202509.pdf)

2. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Occupational Therapist and have a valid Practising Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and

3. Practise as an Occupational Therapist for at least 3 years; and (see Remarks 2)

4. Have relevant post-graduated experience in the specialized clinical area as required by the post.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure:
1. Enrolled in a postgraduate professional specialty training (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent) (Note\: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist\: http\://hr.home/Doc/GA/APOT (Aug 2026).pdf) (see Remarks 2). 
2. Completion of Training & Development Program for Newly Recruit Allied Health Professionals.
3. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.
4. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
5. Commitment to patient care.
6. Communication skill.
7. Interpersonal skills.
8. Leadership.
9. Empathy.