Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy 

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state-of-the-art and technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each village.

We are seeking an experienced and energetic person to fulfill the role of Occupational Therapist Locum to work at Tokai Estate - Southern Subrubs

The incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to the subacute patients at Heritage Manor. 

If you want to work for a dynamic and reputable company and have a passion for care then this is the job for you. 

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct intervention tasks such as assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation
• Develop individualized programs to rehabilitate and motivate clients, tailored to their unique needs and goals.
• Keep detailed and accurate records, ensuring smooth administrative operations.
• Actively participate in monthly MDT meetings, contributing to holistic patient care.
• Participate in various meetings, contributing to the overall success of our initiatives.
• Team participation in healthcare center operations. 
• Assist with the pre-admission, admission, and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions for patients.
• Promote and participate in activities that strengthen staff cohesion and teamwork. 
  

Qualifications 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with HPCSA
• Malpractice insurance
• CPD compliance with HPCSA 
• MOCA certification 
  
• Diploma in vocational rehabilitation 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Preferably has experience in rehabilitation settings
• Knowledgeable in various therapeutic interventions and techniques to aid in patient recovery and independence.
• Experience in training in work evaluations 
• Basic wheelchair seating training (Advantageous)
• Bobath training or neuro short courses ( Advantageous) 

Skills and Attributes -

• Clinical expertise, Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Dependable, responsible, and good communication skills.
• Compassionate and gentle nature. 
• Empathetic manners, the successful candidate will have excellent client/customer service skills. 
• Keen interest to work in subacute/acute environments.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Ethical and integrity.
• The incumbent should be well presented and professional.
• Computer literate
• Efficient in managing time and prioritising tasks to handle a diverse caseload.
• Flexible in adapting treatment plans and approaches to suit different patients and situations.
• Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  

Specific Requirements - 

• Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence 
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
  

Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy offers a market-related salary. Salary will be dependent on experience, knowledge, qualifications, attributes, and skills. 

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