Locum Occupational Therapist- Somerset West 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 Institute, 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 Heritage Subacute, situated in Somerset West. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to sub-acute patients at Heritage Manor, as well as outpatient services when 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 sub-acute patients and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, doctors, nurses and speech therapists, to ensure holistic patient care.
• Focus on improving patients’ functional independence, including activities of daily living such as dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers and mobility.
• Implement rehabilitation programmes aimed at maximising patient recovery.
• Conduct regular reassessments and modify treatment plans as required.
• Ensure the timely and accurate documentation of patient progress, assessments and treatment plans.
• Prepare patients for discharge and make recommendations regarding home modifications or outpatient rehabilitation.
• Provide education and support to family members to assist with ongoing care at home.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered as an independent practitioner with the HPCSA.
• Malpractice insurance and CPD compliance with the HPCSA.
• MOCA certification.
• Up-to-date BLS training.
• Proven post-community service experience.
• Experience in neurology, orthopaedics and wheelchair seating.
• Basic wheelchair seating training and Bobath or neurological short courses would be advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong patient-care focus.
• Adaptability and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ethical, empathetic and confident decision-making.
• Proficient computer literacy.

Specific Requirements:

• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence.
• Clear criminal record.
• Two written references.