Occupational Therapist

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement fund

Continuing education opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist for a hybrid practice serving East London. Assess clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges and design tailored programs to increase independence in daily living.

Work across lifespans, including children and adults, in clinic and via telehealth, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care. You will empower individuals to reach functional goals with varied modalities and adaptive strategies, in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Experience in pediatric and/or adult OT.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms for remote therapy.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments of clients' functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills, cognition, and sensory processing.
• Educate clients and families on adaptive techniques and devices.
• Adapt environments and activities to promote participation and independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Telehealth proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Outils

Telehealth platforms

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their hybrid practice serving the East London area. You will assess clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges and design tailored therapeutic programs to help them achieve greater independence in daily living. This role involves working with a diverse patient population across the lifespan, including children and adults, offering interventions both in clinic settings and through remote telehealth sessions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and empower individuals to reach their functional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of clients' functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills, cognitive function, and sensory processing.
• Educate clients and their families on adaptive techniques and assistive devices.
• Adapt environments and activities to promote participation and independence in daily life.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Proven experience in pediatric and/or adult occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement fund contribution.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Supportive team environment focused on patient-centered care in East London .