Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence Focus

The Nurture Health Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will assess and help patients relearn daily activities to improve independence and quality of life.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services, including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, and assistive device prescriptions, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Arts Therapy in the Independent Practice category.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation with strong clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines with professionalism and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop tailored OT treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive and upper limb rehab, splinting and wheelchair seating.
• Conduct home/workplace assessments, educate caregivers, document care and billing accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Holistic reasoning

Education

HPCSA Independent Practice registration

Job description

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will assess and help patients relearn daily activities to improve independence and quality of life.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services, including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, and assistive device prescriptions, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centred care.