EMPLOYMENT OFFERED IN GAUTENG - SOUTHERN REGION

Job Offered:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist at a private practice in Harmelia, Edenvale.

Job Description: Our practice has grown and we are looking at employing another OT to join the team. To start full time on a salary. If commission is preferred this can be discussed. The applicant should have an interest in paediatrics. The therapist will be expected to work at the practice as well as at various school and will thus have to have her own transport.  Supervision and Training will be provided.

Company Description:
Our private practice was started in 2007. We are young, dynamic practice that has grown steadily over the two years. It is run by two occupational therapists - who have had further training in Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening, OT with infants/prematurity and are busy with post graduate studies. Our practice is based in Harmelia, Edenvale and in Rynfield, Benoni. We also currently work at schools in Edenvale, Linbro Park, Boksburg, Germiston and Benoni.

Permanent Position:
This post offered will be permanent. Full time post with a three month trial period.

The applicant should be hard working with strong ethical principles, doing whats best for each client. She should be able to work independently with the support of a team environment and thus have good problem solving abilities and willingness to learn.

The therapist employed should be registered with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist and should be registered with the necessary councils and organisations.

Contact Details:
For more information contact
Jacklynn 0824637771 or Jacqui 072 391 7781 or,
send a CV to jacjacoy@iafrica.com 

Locum required in dedicated hand therapy practice from January 2011 to June 2011. Work requirements will include:
-assessing and treating new patients
-continuing management of existing patients
-patients include WCA/IOD, Medical Aid, international and private patients
-administration related to patient care - daily notes, WCA/IOD rehabilitation reports etc.

An experienced therapist will be managing and working allongside you on a daily basis.
Hand therapy experience is preferable.

Please email CV to sanchaeliot@worldonline.co.za and any questions you may have.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
Dynamic, qualified OT required in a Paediatric Private Practice in Linksfield.
2-3 years working experience is preferable.
Position available mid July.

E mail your CV to pandy@telkomsa.net

Fully equpped paediatric OT and Sensory Integration practice/office available to share rent in the Northern Suburbs / Morningside Manor.

Contact Martene Hill at 083 273 4195

Full time paediatric OT needed in a busy private peadiatric practise in Centurion.
 Mainly treating developmental delay and school related difficulties.
Will be working in a team with 4 other therapists each with their own field of practise.

Please forward your CV toliesel@o-therapy.co.za  or phone 076 891 3160 for an interview.
Closing date 7 July 2010.

The Thusanani Childrens Foundation is based in Parktown/ Braamfontein Johannesburg and renders therapy services to children growing up in Childrens' Homes.
We are looking for a motivated Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Orphaned and Vulnerable Children to fill a locum position for a staff member on maternitiy leave. 
Starting on 1st September 2010 and through to end of November 2010 this is an ideal opportunity to gain valuable experience in the evaluation and treatment of babies and toddlers up to 6 years of age.  The locum position is for a 40 hour /week position. 
Renumeration will be dependant on level of experience.
Inquiries can be made to the Manager Heleen Johnson on 0729388838.

Please read more about us on www.thusanani.org.za
Send CV to Thusananifoundation@telkomsa.net

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Do you want to join a dynamic group of Occupational Therapists?

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a desire to do paediatrics and is not merely looking for a job.

You would be based in our multidisciplinary practice in the Ruimsig, Westrand suburb working with prestigious private schools.

Requirements:
Someone who has started/starting the Sensory Integration course would be ideal
Preferably has some form of paediatric training.
Work independently and take responsibility
A great communicator with diplomacy being a key skill
Must work Saturdays and be flexible.

If you do not live near the Westrand, and are not interested in a long-term future in Paediatrics please do not apply

All interested Occupational Therapists please submit you Curriculum Vitae to functionalchildren@gmail.com

If you have not heard from us by the 30 June please consider your application unsuccessful.

Medicolegal/Functional Capacity Occupational Therapists

Do you want to join an energetic, vibrant and self-motivated team of Occupational Therapists?

We are looking for Occupational Therapists who have an interest in Medicolegal/Functional Capacity Assessments and Report Writing

Requirements:
Occupational Therapists who are WorkWell accredited, preferable but not essential
Some experience in report writing is preferable
Who can occasionally work under pressure
Work as part of a team.

If you have no experience in Medicolegal/ Functional Capacity Assessments BUT have always had an interest to learn more about this specific field but didn’t know where/how to begin, want to have flexible hours and still have a good earning potential and you see a long-term future in this field please apply.

 All interested Occupational Therapists please submit you Curriculum Vitae to expertsinfunction@gmail.com

If you have not heard from us by the 10 July please consider your application unsuccessful.

OT Locum Position

St. Peters Girls School, Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Mid-August to December 2010.
Sensory Integration Certified therapist required to work in the school environment and treat school going children.

Contact: Fiona van der Zee
084 477 5321
fionavdz@vodamail.co.za

Job offered: Occupational Therapist

Job description:
Plan, organize and implement OT services within Rand Aid Association, specializing in OT services at 2 care centres for older persons
Ensure the implementation of activity programmes in each ward of the care centres
Plan and coordinate an activity programme for a new dementia section
Supervision of OTAs
Supervision of OT students placed at the facility from time to time.

Company description:
Rand Aid is a large non-profit organisation specializing in services to older persons and the treatment of substance abusers. An OT centre is available and two OTAs are currently employed. A third OTA position is being advertised. Pleasant working environment.

Location:
Rand Aid Association, Modderfontein Road, Lyndhurst. The successful applicant will be based at the Ron Smith Care Centre, Elphin Lodge.

Permanent: This is a permanent position, applicants may elect to work full or half day .

Job requirements:
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team, particularly with nursing staff in a frail care centre
High level of proficiency in English
Interest in ageing and dementia

Remuneration:
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Pension fund and 13th cheque included
Medical aid benefits available

Education/Registration
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered with HPCSA

Contact details:
Helen Petrie 011-882 6296 or send CV to hpetrie@randaid.co.za
Ayanda Matthews 083 397 8708, amatthews@randaid.co.za

Job offered: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description:
Implement activity programmes in the Ron Smith Care Centre
Specialise in the implementation of an activity programme for a new dementia section
Will report to the OT

Company description:
Rand Aid is a large non-profit organisation specializing in services to older persons and the treatment of substance abusers. An OT centre is available and two OTAs are currently employed. Pleasant working environment.

Location:
Rand Aid Association, Modderfontein Road, Lyndhurst. The successful applicant will be based at the Ron Smith Care Centre, Elphin Lodge.

Permanent: This is a permanent position, applicant to work full day.
Job requirements:
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team, particularly with nursing staff in a frail care centre
High level of proficiency in English
Interest in ageing and dementia

Remuneration:
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Pension fund and 13th cheque included
Medical aid benefits available

Education/Registration
Recognized OTA qualification
Experience in working with the elderly in a residential setting
Training with Alzheimers SA or similar will be a recommendation
Registration with relevant professional body

Contact details:
Helen Petrie 011-882 6296 or send CV to hpetrie@randaid.co.za
Ayanda Matthews 083 397 8708, amatthews@randaid.co.za

Part time position available in an expanding paediatric private practice in Woodmead, Johannesburg  starting July 2010. Supervision will be provided. Experience working with developmental delay beneficial.

For more details, please contact Sabrina on 083 740 2626 or email CV to sabby@icon.co.za

Assessor / Occupational Therapist
Employment Equity only

Large corporate concern requires your two years clinical and /or experience within the insurance industry.  Manage the disability and incapacity claims, consult with corporate clients, case and client management.  Matric plus degree in Occupational Therapy essential.

Contact
Elana or Bulela
011 431 1150

Position Offered: Regional Development Officer (Greater Johannesburg Area)

Autism South Africa, the recognised national body for people with autism in South Africa seeks a candidate for the position of Regional Development Officer (RDO) who will work from the offices of Autism South Africa in Johannesburg.

The purpose of the RDO will be collecting national data on the challenges in the Greater Johannesburg Area in the area of autism, then summarising and collating data. Be responsible for the initialisation, development of parent and professional support structures, as well as building on existing affiliations. New position, therefore Key Performance Areas likely to change over time.

The Regional Development Officer will be reporting to the National Development Officer, who in turn then reports to National Director of Autism South Africa and the National Executive Committee of Autism South Africa.

Qualifications:
·Post graduate
* Previous experience working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders for at least a year is strongly preferred, or at minimum, 2 years experience of working full-time in the field of disability
* Minimum 1 year proven ability in project management/development
· Good office management and computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Excel).
· Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Public speaking experience and skills
· Must be available to regularly personally drive around the Greater Johannesburg area.
· Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Closing date. 5th June 2010. Kindly forward your detailed CV to jill@autismsouthafrica.org or fax to 011 484 3171.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(This post has become available as the result of a generous donation from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund)

Position Offered: National Development Officer

Autism South Africa, the recognised national body for people with autism in South Africa seeks a candidate for the position of National Development Officer (NDO) who will work from the offices of Autism South Africa in Johannesburg.

The purpose of the NDO will be collecting national data on the challenges in South Africa in the area of autism, then summarising and collating data. Be responsible for the initialisation, development of provincial structures, with sustainability plans, as well as building on existing affiliations. New position, therefore Key Performance Areas likely to change over time.

The National Development Officer will be reporting to the National Director of Autism South Africa and the National Executive Committee of Autism South Africa.

Qualifications:
* Post graduate
* Previous experience working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders for at least a year is strongly preferred, or at minimum, 2 years experience of working full-time in the field of disability
    * Minimum 2 years proven ability in project management/development
·History of interacting with Government structures.
·Good office management and computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Excel).
·Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
·Public speaking experience and skills
·Must be available to regularly travel around South Africa, either by flying or through personal driving.
·Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Closing date. 5th June 2010. Kindly forward your detailed CV to jill@autismsouthafrica.org or fax to 011 484 3171.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(This post has become available as the result of a generous donation from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund)

OT required for paediatric practice in Kempton Park. Would involve school based and centre based therapy. Please submit CV to Gerald at maidensgk@yahoo.co.uk or phone 073 923 6479.

WORKWELL Certified practice providing functional capacity and medico-legal evaluations requires dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Requirements:
- Permanent position
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work within a team and be an asset to the practice
- Training and growth possibilities will be offered to the right candidate

Should you have experience in the field of Medico-legal / FCE and excited about the prospects of working with a young energetic practice, please send us your cv to aislinn@ot-services.co.za

Dr. W.K. du Plessis school is situated in Springs (Gauteng) on the East Rand and is an LSEN school for grade 1 to 12 learners with epilepsy and learning disabilities.

We have one Occupational Therapy Post and one Speech and/or Audiology post available from 1 July 2010.

Experience or an interest in specific learning disabilities, developmental delays and Audiology (for Speech Therapist and/or Audiologist) will be a recommendation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to speak, read and write English and Afrikaans fluently.

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact;
For Occupational Therapy: Mrs. Anne-Lize Steenkamp
011-811-2980 Ext. 220 or Cell: 084-408-8620
For Speech Therapy: Mrs. Louna Grobler
011-811-2980 Ext. 208 or Cell: 083-704-2771

N.B. Lift club from Pretoria is available.

Occupational therapist with paediatric experience and SI qualification (or progress towards) required 2 days per week from July. Good salary.

Contact Harriet 082 925 5026.

It is a well established pediatric private practice at Laerskool Helderkruin.  An OT is needed initially for a friday but can be expanded to other days as well.  You need to be able to report and give therapy in Afrikaans.  Registration at health councils and appropriate qualifications required.
If interested or reqiure more details please contact Esmie on 083 455 0798 or email esmie.smit@mweb.co.za

URGENT!! Dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist required to work part-time in fast growing private practice in the Hartbeespoort area.  Experience in treatment of developmental delays and learning difficulties essential.  Sensory Integration qualification beneficial, but not a must.  Neuro-Developmental and Sensory Integrative approach used within the practice.
Position available from May 2010.

Please contact Elzette Badenhorst Fourie on 083 225 6012 or
e-mail CV to elzette@lkpractice.co.za

Paediatric Occupational Therapist needed

FOREST TOWN SCHOOL- Looking for a challenge and a variety of clients?  This is an opportunity to work in a well-equipped OT department treating clients with CP, learning disabilities, sensory modulation difficulties, and ADHD on all levels of functioning. Age ranges from 6-11 years. Work as part of our experienced team of teachers, physios, speech pathologists, and social worker.  

OT post available from July 10, 2010.  Previous pediatric OT experience with SI and/or NDT training will be valuable.  

For more information, please contact:
Elsa  084-514-6296 or Lynndall Price 084-684-5186
Send CV’s to: 011-646-0134/ 0865548321 and mark it ATT: ELSA – OT

Opportunity for an occupational therapist in a private practice on the West Rand (Krugersdorp and adjacent area).  Position available immediately.  We are looking for a hardworking and dynamic therapist with creative ideas. The therapist will mainly work with children from all ages. It is a well established practice and the therapist will have the opportunity to work with a variety of problems seen in children.

The therapist must have a B.Occupational therapy degree, must be registered with the HPCSA and must be a member of OTASA. It is preferable that she can speak, read and write Afrikaans fluently as well as English.

 Contact details:  Corlezé Strydom:  Tel: 082 899 5679 or fax CV to: 086 6564892 or e-mail to: corleze@absamail.co.za 

The Child Integration Centre in Lonehill is looking for a therapist to start off part time and build up to full time. An interest in SI is essential, having started the SI training process will be an advantage. We are a dynamic, well established practice that services a remedial school as well as has private rooms. A variety of diagnosis are seen which will allow one to develop their skills and knowledge. These diagnoses include developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, spectrum and learning disorders. Full supervision will be provided.

If you are interested please contact us on 011 475 7357, or Lisa 0832885519, Jen 0832481246 or Lauren 0846528282

Bellavista School, a small remedial school based in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, is looking for a qualified locum Occupational Therapist, with experience working with foundation phase children, for the last term of 2010 (6 Sept - 3 December).  

Please contact Theresa on 011 788-5454 or email your CV to secretary@bellavistaschool.co.za

Job Offered: Full time Occupational therapy position from 1 May 2010.
Location: Rooms in Florida North, Roodepoort and school based at Jan Celliers Laerskool, Parkview.
Company Description: Private Paediatric practice
Job Description: Treatment of children with developmental delay, ADD & ADHD, Sensory integration difficulties.
The applicant must be fluent in AFRIKAANS (speak, read, write)  and ENGLISH (speak, read, write).

Contact Details: Please contact Elsie on 083 256 7312
E-mail CV to elsiel@absamail.co.za