Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist - Alberton

The Nurture Health Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term 3-month position in Gauteng. The role runs from 07 September 2026 to 04 December 2026, reporting to the Therapy Manager, and entails helping patients relearn or adapt daily activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA for Occupational Therapy in Independent Practice.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of Health Professions Act and OT guidelines; commitment to professionalism and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor OT treatment plans to improve independence and rehab outcomes.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, upper limb rehab, splinting, wheelchair seating, and assistive devices.
• Conduct home/workplace assessments, educate caregivers/patients, collaborate with the team on patient-centred goals, and maintain clinical documentation and billing records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Holistic functional assessment

Professionalism and accountability

Education

HPCSA registration - Independent Practice

Job description

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Fixed-TermOccupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team for 3 months, from 07 September 2026 until 04 December 2026. Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will help patients relearn or adapt everyday activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor individualised occupational therapy treatment plans to improve independence and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, wheelchair seating, vocational rehabilitation, and the prescription of assistive devices and equipment.
• Conduct home and workplace assessments, provide caregiver and patient education, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient-centred goals, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.

Requirements

• Registered with the HPCSA Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Arts Therapy in the category Independent Practice.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation, with strong clinical reasoning, holistic functional assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Sound knowledge of the Health Professions Act, Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice Regulations, HPCSA and OTASA guidelines, with a commitment to professionalism, empathy, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Why Join Nurture Health?

Nurture Health exists to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions. As South Africa’s largest physical rehabilitation hospital group, we deliver exceptional rehabilitation outcomes through experienced interdisciplinary teams.

Our Values

Collaboration | Innovation | Communication | Safety | Continuous Improvement

Minimum Salary: R25 000 CTC

NB: The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.