South Africa: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – NURTURE BEACON BAY posted by Nurture Health

Nurture Health is seeking a passionate and patient-centred Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will help patients relearn or adapt everyday activities to improve independence, participation, and quality of life. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and meaningful patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Assess patients functional participation and develop, implement, and monitor individualised occupational therapy treatment plans to improve independence and rehabilitation outcomes. 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, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records. 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, with 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, with a commitment to professionalism, empathy, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. Why Join Nurture Health? Nurture Health exists to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions. As South Africas largest physical rehabilitation hospital group, we deliver exceptional rehabilitation outcomes through experienced interdisciplinary teams. Our Values Collaboration | Innovation | Communication | Safety | Continuous Improvement Apply today and help shape the future of rehabilitation care. Minimum Salary: R 28 000 CTC NB: The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.