Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence

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-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.