Disability OT: Rehab, Accessibility & Client Support

Higher Health; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Health in the Free State seeks a Disability Officer/Occupational Therapist to evaluate cognitive, physical and behavioural limitations and to design personalised rehabilitation plans. You will lead therapy sessions, train patients and families, assess assistive devices, and collaborate with disability organisations to improve independence. The role emphasizes records, KPIs and safety, with a closing date of 31 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy and HPCSA registration.
• Experience with disability services, health management or inclusive education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify patient limitations across cognitive, physical and behavioural domains.
• Create personalised and realistic therapy goals and design rehabilitation programmes.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy sessions and train patients on assistive devices and accessibility.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Evaluation & goal setting

Therapy session design

Documentation & reporting

Assistive devices training

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Higher Health in the Free State seeks a Disability Officer/Occupational Therapist to evaluate cognitive, physical and behavioural limitations and to design personalised rehabilitation plans. You will lead therapy sessions, train patients and families, assess assistive devices, and collaborate with disability organisations to improve independence. The role emphasizes records, KPIs and safety, with a closing date of 31 October 2026.