Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist - George

Nurture Health; George; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team from 19 October 2026 until 02 April 2027. 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.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA Board for Occupational Therapy in Independent Practice.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation with strong clinical reasoning and holistic assessment.
• Knowledge of guidelines and regulations from Health Professions Act and OT scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop individualized OT treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehab, and upper limb rehab.
• Conduct home and workplace assessments and provide caregiver education.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Holistic assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

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 from 19October 2026 until 02 April 2027. 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.