For more information or to apply, please contact Linda Hiemstra (linda@back2work.co.za / 071 896 1324) or Tamryn Olivier (083 288 0664).
Applications close on 2 June 2023.
FULL TIME SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY POST AT BACK2WORK OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: PHYSICAL
A full-time post is available for an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic, growing multi-site private practice.
A full-time post is available for an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic, growing multi-site private practice.
This post is situated in Tygervalley, Western Cape, but therapists must be willing to travel to other sites of the practice on occasion.
Post description:
- Functional capacity evaluations and work evaluations
- Case Management services
- Adult outpatient physical intervention (clinical rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation)
- Group intervention – Work hardening, chronic diseases of lifestyle, long covid
- The service consists of out-patient assessments of work capacity and readiness to return to work, worksite visits, physical and vocational rehabilitation interventions, pain management intervention, case management and return to work facilitation, corporate wellness intervention.
- Some service management responsibilities included.
The suitable candidate should be passionate about patient care, service excellence and ethical, evidence-based practice. Assertiveness and willingness to learn and eagerness to improve own knowledge and skills are essential. Excellent report writing skills, administrative management skills and time management skills are required.
Pre-requisites:
- B.OT or B.Sc OT degree
- Registration with HPCSA and other relevant statutory bodies
- At least three years’ experience
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Driver’s license and own vehicle
- Own laptop with up to date software
- Ability to work independently
- Additional training in Functional Capacity Evaluations and Vocational Rehabilitation, Sensory Integration for adults, and Pain Management will be an advantage.
Start date: 12 July 2023
