Occupational Therapist | Rehabilitation UnitA permanent Occupational Therapist vacancy exists at the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Entabeni Hospital, Durban. Life Entabeni Rehabilitation is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare group. The successful candidate will report to the Therapy Services Coordinator.
Critical OutputsFunction effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.Understand the private healthcare industry, relevant legislation, challenges, and role players.Evaluation, program development, and treatment of patients admitted to the unit.Assessment and treatment of physical, functional, and cognitive problems.Prescription and ordering of assistive devices.Education of patients and their families about the patient's condition.Participation in weekly team and family meetings.Active participation in continuing professional development activities of the unit.Supervision and training of therapy assistants and other subordinates.Building relationships with referring doctors and therapists.RequirementsApplicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the HPCSA.A minimum of 4 years' experience in treating adults and children with neurological disorders will be an advantage.Experience and interest in management and treatment in paediatric rehabilitation will be an advantage.Recognised further training within their profession in the field will be an advantage.Essential to have an understanding of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork.Effective communication skills, leadership, and performance orientation.Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction/experience.CompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis, and judgement.Attention to detail.Resilience.Engaging diversity.Verbal & written communication skills.Influencing skills.Building relationships.Customer responsiveness.Organisational awareness.Action orientation.Excellence orientation.Ethical behaviour.Email: ****** Closing date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Internal applicants: Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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