Rehabilitation Therapist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development budget

Rehabilitation equipment

Hybrid work

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Rehabilitation Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in Randburg. This hybrid role blends in-person sessions with remote progress monitoring to restore function and independence after illness, injury, or surgery.

You will conduct assessments, design and implement personalized treatment plans, provide hands-on therapy, educate patients and families on home programs, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure coordinated care in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related rehabilitation discipline.
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., HPCSA).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a rehabilitation setting.
• Proficiency in various therapeutic techniques and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively, utilizing both in-person and remote communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Provide hands-on therapy and guidance to patients during sessions.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs and self-management strategies.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Rehabilitation Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team in Randburg . This hybrid role involves developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You will work closely with patients to restore physical function, improve mobility, and enhance their quality of life. Your expertise will be vital in helping patients regain independence and achieve their recovery goals, blending in-person therapeutic sessions with remote progress monitoring and client education. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a supportive environment committed to patient-centered care in the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Provide hands-on therapy and guidance to patients during sessions.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs and self-management strategies.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related rehabilitation discipline.
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., HPCSA).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a rehabilitation setting.
• Proficiency in various therapeutic techniques and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively, utilizing both in-person and remote communication tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous professional development budget for ongoing training.
• Access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.