A position has become available for Dietician , based at Life St. Dominic’s Rehabilitation Unit , reporting to Carina Basset, Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist . Life Rehabilitation is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare Group.
Critical Outputs
- Evaluation, program development and treatment of patients admitted to the unit
- Assessment and treatment of patients with neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injuries and stroke
- Assessment and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries, poly trauma and joint replacements
- Function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care
- Education of patients and their families about patient’s condition
- Participation in weekly team and family meetings
- Perform home visits
- Assess for, order and fit assistive devices
- Active participation in continuous professional development activities of the unit
- Building relationships with referring doctors and therapists
Requirements
- Applicants need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and currently be registered with HPCSA
- Experience in treating adults with neurological and spinal cord disorders will be a strong advantage
- It is essential to have an understanding of stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries and joint replacement therapy
- NDT, seating and spinal cord injury training will be an advantage
- The candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Competencies
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
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Closing date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
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