Remote Occupational Therapist: Telehealth Rehab Expert

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a forward-thinking healthcare provider to recruit a Remote Occupational Therapist. This role is fully remote, enabling you to deliver occupational therapy interventions from your home office via telehealth, serving a diverse South African client base.

You will assess daily living activities, develop SMART treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining compliant documentation and pursuing ongoing professional development in telehealth

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current and valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, or a relevant specialty area.
• Demonstrated experience with telehealth platforms and remote patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth occupational therapy evaluations and assess clients' needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with SMART goals.
• Deliver remote therapeutic interventions, including exercises and adaptive strategies.
• Educate clients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and other therapists to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely client documentation in line with standards.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes.
• Stay current with telehealth practice advancements and rehab research.
• Provide guidance on equipment needs and community resources.

Skills

Telehealth proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Placements24 partners with a forward-thinking healthcare provider to recruit a Remote Occupational Therapist. This role is fully remote, enabling you to deliver occupational therapy interventions from your home office via telehealth, serving a diverse South African client base.

You will assess daily living activities, develop SMART treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining compliant documentation and pursuing ongoing professional development in telehealth