Locum Occupational Therapist at Faircape Group

Job Description

• Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy, an affiliated practice operating within the Faircape Health villages, provides Occupational Therapy services to patients across our facilities.
• Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state-of-the-art, technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each estate.
• We are seeking an experienced and energetic Locum Occupational Therapist to join the team at Tokai Estate, based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to sub-acute patients at Tokai Estate as well as outpatient services as required. 
• If you are passionate about care and want to work within a reputable, supportive, and dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for newly admitted patients within the subacute and create tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, speech therapists) to ensure holistic patient care.
• Focus on improving functional independence, including ADLs like dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers, and mobility.
• Implement rehabilitation programs aimed at maximizing patient recovery.
• Conduct regular reassessments and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient progress, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Prepare patients for discharge and make recommendations for home modifications or outpatient rehabilitation.
• Provide educational support to family members for ongoing care at home.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered as an independent practitioner with HPCSA
• Malpractice insurance & CPD compliance with HPCSA
• MOCA certification
• Up to date BLS training
• Proven post-community service experience
• Experience in neurology, orthopaedics, and wheelchair seating
• Advantageous: Basic wheelchair seating training & Bobath/neuro short courses

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills & patient care focus
• Adaptability & teamwork
• Organizational & administrative proficiency
• Ethical, empathetic, and strong decision-making
• Proficient in computer literacy

Specific Requirements:

• Own transport & driver's license
• No criminal record
• Two written references