Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit

LIFE Healthcare Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durban is offering a permanent position for an Occupational Therapist in their Rehabilitation Unit. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, current HPCSA registration, and experience treating neurological disorders. Key responsibilities include patient evaluation and treatment, team collaboration, and patient education. This role emphasizes commitment to quality patient care and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in treating adults and children with neurological disorders.
• Understanding of stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury is essential.
• Current registration with the HPCSA required.

Responsibilities

• Function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team for quality patient care.
• Evaluation, program development and treatment of patients.
• Education of patients and their families about conditions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit

Function Rehabilitation Facility Life Entabeni Hospital Position Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit Introduction

A permanent Occupational Therapist vacancy exists at the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Entabeni Hospital, Durban. Life Entabeni Rehabilitation is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare group. The successful candidate will report to the Therapy Services Coordinator.

Critical Outputs

• Function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care
• Understands the private healthcare industry, and relevant legislation, challenges and role players
• Evaluation, program development and treatment of patients admitted to the unit
• Assessment and treatment of physical, functional and cognitive problems.
• Prescription and ordering of assistive devices
• Education of patients and their families about the patient’s condition.
• Participation in weekly team and family meetings.
• Active participation in continuing professional development activities of the unit.
• Supervision and training of therapy assistants, and other subordinates
• Building relationships with referring doctors and therapists.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and must have current registration with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in treating adults and children with neurological disorders will be an advantage.
• Experience and interest in management and treatment in paediatric rehabilitation will be an advantage
• Recognised further training within their profession in the field will be an advantage
• It is essential to have an understanding of stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.
• Excellent Interpersonal relationship skills, and understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork,
• Effective communication skills, leadership and performance orientation
• Candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction/experience.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Email [e-mail] Closing date Sunday, August 24, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.