Contract Part-time Resident Occupational Therapist (Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and St John Hospital)

Application Deadline\: 11 November 2026

Date of Issue\: 29 October 2026

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKIC261053

Position \: Post A \: Contract Part-time Resident Occupational Therapist (Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital)

Post B \: Contract Part-time Resident Occupational Therapist (St. John Hospital)

Rank \: Occupational Therapist II

Department / Cluster \:

Department of Occupational Therapy / Hong Kong Island Cluster

Pay \:

HK$36,465 to HK$58,922 (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.]

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.

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 https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants".

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

3. Exact working hour pattern is negotiable.

For Post A, the working hours will not be more than 24.18 hours per week.

For Post B, the working hours will not be more than 19.5 hours per week.

Please submit application on-line on or before 11 November 2026. Please note that only on-line applications submitted via Hospital Authority Careers Webpage would be processed. For enquiries, please telephone 2595 5860.