Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3 (6/8th Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation in Amputations, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Internal Medicine. Computer literacy. Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision. Splinting skills. Sound knowledge of relevant provincial and national legislation. Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities. Able to work well within a team and cope with the demands of a high pressure, fast paced working environment.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be required to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the above-mentioned clinical areas that may include (but is not limited to) the following:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatment mostly in the areas of Amputations, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Internal Medicine, but to cover in other areas as requested, as per operational requirements.
• Performing basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users. Fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints. Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions.
• Executing appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures. Independent case management through attendance of ward- rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings (where applicable).
• Contribute to the progress and development of the clinical area Contribute to management of physical resources in Occupational Therapy Department. Provision of OT student training.