Physiotherapy Technician
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Provide a limited Physiotherapy service to Mental Health Care Users according to physiotherapy professional standards of practice and within scope of practice. Conduct basic assessments, carry out treatment in consultation with a registered Physiotherapist and provide feedback regarding patient progress.
Requirements
Requirements are not separately listed in our source data. Check the original advert for the complete eligibility criteria; do not assume there are no requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide a limited Physiotherapy service to Mental Health Care Users according to physiotherapy professional standards of practice and within scope of practice
- Conduct basic assessments, carry out treatment in consultation with a registered Physiotherapist and provide feedback regarding patient progress
- Educate and train patients on use of assistive devices
- Assist physiotherapists with treatment sessions and preparing treatment areas
- Be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of physical resources , assist with monthly stock take, assist in maintaining a neat and organized stockroom
- To perform administrative functions as directed by supervisor
- Ensure daily capturing of statistics of own caseload and timeous submission to supervisor
- Compile report s as required
- Assist with relevant clinics as delegated
- Participate in health promotion and education and in- service training at institutional and community level
- Participate in activities directed at improving the quality of physiotherapy service deliv ery including audits and implementation of QIPs
- Participate in monthly departmental meetings
- Serve as a physiotherapy representative on various relevant committees as allocated by supervisor
- Ensure attendance of relevant training to obtain the number of CEUs determined by HPCSA to ensure continued HPCSA membership and to ensure personal and professional growth and development
- Maintain healthy professional relationships with clients and staff
How to apply
Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23 , Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]. FOR ATTENTION : Mr VM Mvelase
Enquiries
Miss TA Chellan Tel No: (033) 330 6146, Ext. 225
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