Occupational Therapist

• A Vacancy exists for a Occupational therapist (locum) based in the Rehabilitation Ward at the Life Eugene Marais Rehabilitation, reporting to Therapy Services Coordinator and will be expected to provide holistic physiotherapy services to all patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit.

Critical Outputs

• Provide occupational therapy clinical services to patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.
• Conduct assessments, plan programmes and administer treatment to patients to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopaedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
• Assess all patients’ seating needs and recommend appropriate assistive devices.
• Explore return to work options and reasonable accommodation requirements.
• Actively participate in the spasticity management programme.
• Conduct home visits when required to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge destination.
• Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition.
• Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
• Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
• Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
• Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
• Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
• Supervise and train of university students, as required.
• Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• B degree / BSc degree in Occupational Therapy and current HPCSA registration.
• Experience in hospital-based multi-disciplinary rehabilitation.
• Special interest in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, NDT training an advantage.
• Basic/intermediate seating and spasticity management an advantage.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary care.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Patient advocacy.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing skills
• Personal integrity
• Planning & Organising
• Ethical behaviour
• Ability to build relationships
• Drive and energy
• Process orientation
• Independence
• Conflict management
• Self-management

Deadline:12th October,2026