We are offering a half-day job for an Occupational Therapist at our Outpatient practice in Garsfontein, Pretoria. The job will only involve hourly outpatient consultations and there will be no hospital work. Diagnostic skills are essential. This job will provide a great learning and mentoring experience, which will help you expand your clinical expertise and become an exceptional hand therapist.
Role Description
As a medical professional, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients for various conditions related to pain, movement, and tissue damage. This includes establishing a hierarchy of priority, developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and educating patients on injury prevention and management.
Requirements :
- Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
- Must have great clinical reasoning with keen diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English
- Experience and knowledge of various treatment techniques and modalities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients and colleagues
- Experience in orthopedic or hand rehabilitation is desired
- Strong diagnostic skills to properly assess and develop treatment plans for patients
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple patient cases at once
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Application Form: Complete our online application form. Follow the link here:
Rate of pay: Basic Salary with bonus structure. Remuneration depends on your unique skill set and level of experience. Preference for post-graduate Diploma in Hand Therapy or similar qualifications and experience in an outpatient private setting.
Additional benefits: Bonus Structure
Contact: Elmarie van der Merwe
Call: 072 173 0295
Email:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: R13000,00 - R15000,00 per month
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