Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3 (5/8TH)

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 258,000 - 353,000; Full time

Job summary

New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients, plan and evaluate treatments, and participate in ward rounds. The role requires registration with the HPCSA and relevant experience at Grade 1–3 levels as specified.

The position focuses on mental health services, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the development of treatment resources, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Qualification enabling HPCSA registration as an OT.
• Competencies include knowledge of health legislation and PSR model in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
• Perform school and home visits.
• Attend ward rounds and team meetings; contribute to resource development.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and follow up with stakeholders.

Skills

Health legislation knowledge

PSR model

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning abilities

Computer literacy

Education

HPCSA registration eligibility

Job description

Salary: Grade 1: R258 201 per annum; Grade 2: R301 563 per annum; Grade 3: R353 013 per annum

Centre: New Somerset Hospital

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 1- year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council
of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service
as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures.
Appropriate Mental Health experience.
Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment.
Good communication, organizational and planning abilities.
Computer literacy.

Duties

Conducting assessment of patients; planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment.
Performing school & home visits.
Attending of ward rounds, team meetings & team assessments.
Development of resources to support interventions.
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, sending referrals to various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations.
Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats.
Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock.
Participate in academics and departmental training.