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, patient-centred Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team from 01 January 2027 until 31 March 2027. You will help patients relearn activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services.

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will contribute to meaningful patient outcomes while adhering to professional standards and

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA for Occupational Therapy in Independent Practice.
• Experience in physical rehabilitation with strong clinical reasoning and interprofessional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Health Professions Act and OT guidelines; professional, empathetic and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor individualized OT treatment plans to improve independence.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and upper limb rehab; prescribe assistive devices.
• Conduct home and workplace assessments, educate caregivers and patients, and maintain clinical documentation and billing records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Holistic assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

HPCSA Independent Practice registration for Occupational Therapy

Job description

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Fixed-TermOccupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team from 01January 2027 until 31 March 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