Western Cape: Locum Doctor posted by Faircape

Faircape Health Tokai Estate Sub-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Centre Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a sub-acute care and rehabilitation centre providing restorative care for patients recovering from a range of medical conditions, including neurological, orthopaedic, surgical, respite, and short-term rehabilitative care . The focus is on medical stability and rehabilitation readiness , supporting patients on their journey from hospital to home. Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals delivers care in a therapeutic, structured environment that supports optimal healing outcomes across all aspects of recovery. Role Overview We seek a dedicated (Locum) Doctor to join our team at Tokai Estate , assisting over weekends , by prioritising patients medical stability and enhancing their rehabilitation progress. This role entails managing rehabilitation patients and long-term geriatric needs , with a focus on recovery from conditions such as post-surgery care, acute hospitalisation, stroke, total hip replacement, and dementia . You will collaborate closely with our MDT, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, dietetics, and nursing staff , to ensure seamless rehabilitation pathways and safe discharge planning. If you are passionate about patient-centred care and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, this opportunity is for you. Key Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive medical assessments on admission , including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and interpretation of diagnostic results to inform care planning. Develop and implement individualised treatment plans , including medication management and rehabilitative interventions aimed at improving outcomes. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care. Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as required. Communicate clearly with patients and families , providing education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records on Healthware (electronic medical platform) , including progress notes and discharge summaries. Participate in quality improvement initiatives , including protocol development and implementation of best practices in sub-acute care. Provide urgent/emergency telephonic medical support to nursing staff when required to stabilise patients and prevent deterioration. No routine call-outs from home are required. Establish and maintain professional relationships with referring specialists relevant to the Tokai catchment area . Requirements Qualifications Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery ( MBChB ) Experience & Knowledge Proven post-community service experience Experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care is advantageous Experience working within a multidisciplinary and nursing team environment Skills & Attributes Strong medical expertise and evidence-based clinical decision-making Excellent critical thinking and clinical judgement Commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality Strong team collaboration skills High attention to detail in clinical documentation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage clinical emergencies calmly and effectively Specific Requirements Clear health, criminal, and credit record 2 written references Valid MPS/medical indemnity insurance Active HPCSA registration Benefits & Working Hours Guaranteed weekend shifts , offering consistent and predictable locum work Weekends: 08h00 until patient rounds are completed Urgent/emergency telephonic support required only when clinically necessary (No routine call-outs from home) Weekdays when applicable: An hourly rate of R536.00 Weekends: A daily on-call rate of R1183.00 for Saturday and R1774.00 for Sunday and an additional fee of R178.00 per patient To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.