Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit

Life Healthcare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durban is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Rehabilitation Unit. Responsibilities include patient assessment, program development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HPCSA registration, with a minimum of 3 years experience preferred. This role emphasizes quality patient care and requires strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with neurological disorders preferred.
• Understanding of stroke and spinal cord injury essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on conditions.
• Supervise therapy assistants and provide training.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Organisational awareness

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Function Rehabilitation Facility Position Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit Introduction

Responsibilities

• 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 3 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