Job Description

Our Group Practice at Nurture Aurora in Gqeberha is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.



Nurture Health provides medical, acute and sub-acute rehabilitation treatment for people with a wide range of disabilities caused by disease or injuries. These include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, neurological disorders, orthopaedic conditions, and other debilitating conditions and illnesses. Our organisation helps people who have become physically or cognitively impaired with the means to lead meaningful lives, regardless of any disability they may have acquired or circumstances they are returning to.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

BSc Occupational Therapy / Occupational Therapy (community year completed) Registered with HPCSA (independent practitioner) and Malpractice Insurance Maintain CPD standing as required by HPCSA Bobath / NDT training is beneficial Basic / Intermediate wheelchair training is beneficial Interest in pediatric and adult neurology. 1 year or more relevant experience in Neurology, Cognitive therapy and Spinal cord injuries Broad experience including orthopaedics, spinal cord injury and neurology Willingness and passion to work with an interdisciplinary team. Valid driver's license with own transport Wheelchair Seating experience beneficial

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the ICF Framework Good written and spoken English language skills (Afrikaans and Xhosa will be advantageous) Effective interdisciplinary team member Awareness of evidence base for interventions Computer literacy (Beginner/intermediate Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook) Ability to prioritise workload Able to work independently

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication Collaboration Analysis & decision making Initiative-taking Flexibility Humility Curiosity Self-discipline Perseverance

KEY BEHAVIOURS

Respect for every Individual Willingness to Change Seek Perfection Embrace Scientific Thinking Assure quality at source Think systemically Create value for Customer

Minimum salary:

R28 569,34 Cost to Company (including benefits)



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