Physiotherapist - LOCUM POST

McCulloch Harrison & Partners _ RehabMatters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation services organization in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced locum neurophysiotherapist to support patients with neurological conditions. You will work independently across various settings including acute hospitals and outpatient services. Candidates must have a degree in Physiotherapy, HPCSA registration, and 3+ years in neurorehabilitation. The role requires strong clinical assessment skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration is required.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in adult neurorehabilitation.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic IT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assess & treat patients with neurological conditions.
• Provide rehabilitation in hospital, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Implement therapy programs for gait, balance, posture, and mobility.

Skills

Strong Clinical Assessment and Reasoning

Strong Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills

Excellent communication and empathy skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

IT Skills - Word and Excel

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking experienced locum neurophysiotherapist to provide rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions across acute, subacute, and outpatient settings. This is a role where you will work very independently and with minimal supervision, hence this role will not be appropriate for those with less than 2 years work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess & treat patients with neurological conditions.
• Provide rehabilitation in hospital, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Implement therapy programs for gait, balance, posture, and mobility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and adaptive techniques.
• Maintain documentation of patient progress and treatment plans
  
  

Qualifications

About You:

You’re an enthusiastic LOCUM Physiotherapist living in Johannesburg with a passion for neurorehabilitation and client-centered care.

You're also confident to treat patients across acute hospital, sub-acute, out-patient and community settings.

You're willing to work weekends and/or weekdays when the demand requires.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HPCSA registration
• South African citizen or valid work visa
• Minimum 3+ years experience in adult neurorehabilitation (no exceptions)
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic IT platforms
  
  

Additional Preferences

• Valid driver’s license and personal car to enable easy travel between units
  
  

About Us

At McCulloch Harrison & Partners @ RehabMatters we specialise in multi-disciplinary physical rehabilitation for adults. We place our patients and their families at the centre of the rehabilitation journey and aim to restore their identity and enable the fulfilment of their life roles. We are a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists whose goal is to provide continuous care along the rehabilitation journey from acute treatment to outpatient therapy, and beyond into the community and the workplace.

Our dedicated Physiotherapy team empowers patients on their recovery journey, focusing on enhancing independent living, developing adaptive strategies, and helping them regain the ability to engage in meaningful activities, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.

Learn more about us at rehabmatters.co.za.

Must have skills

• SA Citizen or valid work visa
• Strong Clinical Assessment and Reasoning
• Strong Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills
• Fanatical compliance in note writing and clinical administration
• Excellent communication and empathy skills
  
  

Good to have skills

• IT Skills - Word and Excel