Occupational therapist | Rehabilitation Unit

Life Healthcare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare group in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for its rehabilitation unit. The position involves working in a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients, focusing on quality care. A degree in Occupational Therapy and HPCSA registration is essential, along with experience in neurological rehabilitation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience treating adults and children with neurological disorders is an advantage.
• Understanding of stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury is essential.
• Recognised further training in the field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop programs, and treat patients in the unit.
• Participate in team meetings and family discussions.
• Supervise and train therapy assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational awareness

Leadership

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with HPCSA

Job description

Overview

Function Rehabilitation Facility 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 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