Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist - George

The-Nurture-Health-Group; 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.

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA for Occupational Therapy in Independent Practice.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation with holistic assessment.
• Knowledge of Health Professions Act and OT guidelines; professional/work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor OT treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions like ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehab, and assistive device prescriptions.
• Conduct home and workplace assessments, educate caregivers, and document care records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

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.