Contract Part-time Resident Occupational Therapist

Application Deadline: 12 May 2026

Date of Issue: 29 April 2026

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKIC260479

Position:

Contract Part-time Resident Occupational Therapist

Rank :

Occupational Therapist II

Department / Hospital / Cluster :

Department of Occupational Therapy / Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals / Hong Kong Island Cluster

Pay :

HK$35795 to HK$57842 (HGPS Pt 14 to Pt 24) per month including Monthly Allowance

To be pro-rated based on the total package and work pattern for a full-time Occupational Therapist II depending on the work hours.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Primary Function

To provide occupational therapy services to patients/clients including assessment treatment program planning and implementation related documentation and communication.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description

1. Patient Care Process

a) Respond to requests for service and initiate referrals where appropriate.

b) Screen individuals to determine need for intervention.

c) Evaluate patients/clients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

d) Interpret evaluation findings to patients/clients families significant others and care team members.

e) Develop treatment plans including goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

f) Coordinate treatment plans with patients/clients significant others and care team members.

g) Implement treatment directly or supervise treatment carry out by an assistant.

h) Monitor patients/clients response during intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain the set goals.

i) Develop appropriate home or community programs to maintain and enhance the performance of the patients/clients in their own environments.

j) Terminate services when maximum benefit has been achieved.

k) Document results of patients/clients assessment treatment follow-up and termination of services.

2. Quality and Risk Management

a) Contribute to the development of treatment protocols clinical guidelines and procedures on patients/clients programs within scope of own experience and based on best current evidence.

b) Participate in clinical audit; risk management and quality improvement initiatives.

c) Follow department practices; be compliance with relevant laws professional standards and Hospital Authority standards.

3. 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.

4. Training and Development

Participate in or organize training and development programs for assistants supporting staff volunteers occupational therapy students and nonprofessionals.

Entry Requirements:

1. A degree in Occupational Therapy from a local university or equivalent; and

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

Preferred Attributes / Exposure:

1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

2. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Empathy.

4. Commitment to patient care.

5. Leadership.

Remarks:

1. Please refer to Notes to Applicants.

2. Appointment will be on contract part-time terms for 12 months.

3. Exact working hour pattern is negotiable and will not be more than 7.8 hours per week.

Please submit application on-line on or before 12 May 2026. Please note that only on-line applications submitted via Hospital Authority Careers Webpage would be processed. For enquiries please telephone.