Locum OT: Subacute Rehab, Cape Town

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 248,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

Faircape Health is seeking an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to provide subacute and outpatient Occupational Therapy services at Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, rehabilitation planning, and collaboration with physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, and speech therapists to promote functional independence for patients. Experience in neurology and orthopaedics is valued; own transport is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered as an independent practitioner with HPCSA.
• Malpractice insurance & CPD compliance with HPCSA.
• MOCA certification.
• Up to date BLS training.
• Proven post-community service experience.
• Experience in neurology, orthopaedics, and wheelchair seating.
• Advantageous: Basic wheelchair seating training & Bobath/neuro short courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for newly admitted patients within the subacute and create tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Focus on improving functional independence, including ADLs like dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers, and mobility.
• Implement rehabilitation programs aimed at maximizing patient recovery.
• Conduct regular reassessments and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient progress, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Prepare patients for discharge and make recommendations for home modifications or outpatient rehabilitation.
• Provide educational support to family members for ongoing care at home.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

ADL training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Mobility training

Family education

Education

OT Degree

HPCSA Registration

MOCA Certification

BLS Certification

CPD Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Faircape Health is seeking an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to provide subacute and outpatient Occupational Therapy services at Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, rehabilitation planning, and collaboration with physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, and speech therapists to promote functional independence for patients. Experience in neurology and orthopaedics is valued; own transport is required.