Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for an Occupational Therapist at a Hospital in Tzaneen, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the organisation's strategic and operational objectives in Growth, Quality, Efficiency and Sustainability by contributing to the effective functioning of the Centre and be part of a dynamic professional team that is continuously striving for the highest quality standards.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12/NSC
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with HPCSA
• 2+ years post com-serve experience
• Experience in treating adults & children with neurological disorders (advantageous)
• Experience in treating adults with neurological disorders will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, effective communication & performance focused
• Candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

Responsilbilities:

• Develop and maintain the facility programme as a functional member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participate in patient programme planning, reviews, and adjustments as and when required.
• Monitor consumables and resources availability for the facility programme to operate smoothly and without interruption.
• Assessment and treatment of patients with physical, functional, and cognitive problems including neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injuries and stroke.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and agencies to provide work, learning and recreational opportunities for the service users as required.
• Participate in the provision of platform for the implementation of large-scale skills development initiatives.
• Participate on the facility specific marketing initiatives, advocacy events and community education programme when required.
• Able to supervise assistants and monitor critical outputs, as well as provide necessary training on the operation of equipment and activities provided by the department.
• Ensure that all equipment provided are serviced, and in always working condition.
• Active participation in continuous professional development activities of the unit
• Attend to all meetings as will be required.
• Function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.

Competencies:

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment skills
• Creativity
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication; Attention to detail/ excellence orientation.

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