Education Therapist - Physiotherapist (Grade 1) at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements         

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution. Current, valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist is mandatory.
• A minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience (post-community service). Legislative Knowledge: Inclusive Education policies (White Paper 6), SIAS Policy (Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support, Integrated School Health Policy and the functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs.
• Core Skills: Paediatric therapeutic assessment and rehabilitation techniques, Collaborative multi-disciplinary teamwork, Report writing, data analysis, and trend identification, Advanced communication, facilitation, and computer literacy and Strong organizational planning and presentation skills.      

Duties          

• Assessment & Identification: Assess learners' physical functioning and mobility to identify barriers to learning within the Physiotherapy scope of practice, Conduct screenings and administer formal/informal physical assessments and Analyse data to determine the necessity of therapeutic intervention or referral.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Provide direct and indirect Physiotherapy services to learners in both Public Special Schools and Public Ordinary Schools, Develop and implement individualized and group physical therapy plans, and Focus on a preventative and developmental approach to support learner wellness.
• Assistive Devices and Resource Management: Prescribe, fit, and maintain assistive mobility devices (e.g., walkers, orthotics). Manage therapy equipment and support materials efficiently. Engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions to guide learner placement in special schools, Develop training programs for the School Based Support Team (SBST), and Conduct outreach services to Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.
• Maintain meticulous records of all therapeutic interventions and learner progress, Ensure all practices strictly comply with the HPCSA Code of Ethics, and Provide regular reports and feedback to internal and external stakeholders (DBST, parents, and educators).