Senior Occupational Therapist - Fixed-Term Rehab Specialist

The Nurture Health Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurture Health Group is seeking a passionate, patient-centred Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term position from 01 January 2027 to 31 March 2027. You will join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, helping patients relearn daily activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life.

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you’ll collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient outcomes within a South

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Arts Therapy in Independent Practice.
• Proven experience in physical rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act and OT guidelines, with professionalism, empathy, accountability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement and monitor OT treatment plans to improve independence and rehab outcomes.
• Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehab, upper limb rehab, splinting, wheelchair seating and assistive devices.
• Conduct home and workplace assessments, educate caregivers and patients, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

The Nurture Health Group is seeking a passionate, patient-centred Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term position from 01 January 2027 to 31 March 2027. You will join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, helping patients relearn daily activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life.

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you’ll collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient outcomes within a South