Main Focus Areas
The occupational therapist will provide holistic occupational therapy to in-patients requiring occupational therapy in the rehabilitation unit. Occupational Therapists will provide an assessment of the patient’s level of independence in self-care and need for a wheelchair on admission in the rehabilitation unit.
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to in-patients who require occupational therapy including on some weekends and public holidays. Conduct assessments, plan and implement occupational therapy intervention to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines. Assess all Stroke patients and other relevant patients’ self-care ability and level of dependence upon admission as well as need for a wheelchair. Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition. Assessment for the need for assistive devices and the motivation for the required assistive devices to the funder and family. 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. 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. Supervision and training of university students, as required. Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Degree Registration with the Health Professional Council as a occupational therapist. In good standing with HPCSA and all applicable health care legislations Compulsory BLS certification Ensure clinical expertise within therapy (1-5 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting) Experience with working with a multidisciplinary disciplinary team Computer proficiency Knowledge related managing and coordinating occupational therapy clinical practice and resources within the unit Knowledge related to the implementation of the occupational therapy care plan, co-ordination and facilitation in the delivery of the treatment plan to achieve clinical outcomes.
Deadline:11th August,2026
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