Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist - Alberton
Overview
Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Fixed-Term Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team for 3 months, from 07 September 2026 until 04 December 2026. You will help patients relearn or adapt everyday activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life.
Requirements
- Registered with the HPCSA Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Arts Therapy in the category Independent Practice
- Proven experience in physical rehabilitation
- Strong clinical reasoning, holistic functional assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Sound knowledge of the Health Professions Act, Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice Regulations, HPCSA and OTASA guidelines
- Commitment to professionalism, empathy, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor individualised occupational therapy treatment plans
- Deliver interventions including ADL retraining, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, wheelchair seating, vocational rehabilitation, and the prescription of assistive devices and equipment
- Conduct home and workplace assessments
- Provide caregiver and patient education
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient-centred goals
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records
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