Rehab Medical Doctor

The Nurture Health Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a Rehab Medical Doctor to join its interdisciplinary team at the Nurture Mossel Bay rehabilitation facility. The role involves treating inpatient rehabilitation patients and fostering relationships with local specialists. A minimum of 3 years of medical experience, MBChB qualification, and strong communication skills are essential. The opportunity is perfect for those passionate about post-acute care and patient-centered practices, offering a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner.
• Professional indemnity cover required.
• Transport needed for commute.

Responsibilities

• Treat inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Build relationships with referring specialists.
• Conduct pre-admission rehabilitation evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Literacy in MS Windows and MS Office

Education

MBChB and full HPCSA registration

Job description

At Nurture Healthcare, we are a purpose-driven healthcare provider committed to delivering integrated physical and medical rehabilitation services. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to help individuals regain independence and live meaningful lives following injury, surgery, or chronic illness.

Our mission is to deliver post-acute care that bridges the gap between hospital and home—empowering patients and families through innovation, compassion, and connection.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Therapy Group Practice at Nurture Healthcare requires a Rehab Medical Doctor who will be based at Nurture Mossel Bay physical rehabilitation facility on the Garden Route. This role is an exciting position comprising the opportunity to treat inpatient rehabilitation patients and build relationships with the referring specialists in the area. This successful applicant will form part of the facility leadership team.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• An MBChB and full HPCSA registration.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner.
• Your own transport.
• Professional indemnity cover.
• Previous experience in an interdisciplinary team setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Exposure to inpatient treatment, high care, ICU, and casualty

COMPETENCY EXPECTATIONS

• Patient and family-centered approach.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to deal with a diverse range of patients and fellow team members.
• An interest in working closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and administrators.
• Prepared to assume responsibility for the patients allocated to you, deal with some level of uncertainty, but know when to consult and liaise with other team members, referring doctors, and with consultants.
• Have a strong clinical knowledge and skill base, and a hunger to learn more and be coached.
• Be literate in MS Windows and MS Office.
• Perform pre-admission patient rehabilitation evaluations guided by the Nurture Care Model.

ABOUT US

We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with Nurture Health (South Africa’s largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based, post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.

Our winning recipe lies in our experienced, interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement