Job Description

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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

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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

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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

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (

MBChB

)
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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

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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

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Clear health, criminal, and credit record 2 written references Valid MPS/medical indemnity insurance Active HPCSA registration

Benefits & Working Hours

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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

https://faircape.co.za/


Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.