Occupational Therapist Grade 1 at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A four (4) year degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HPCSA. Must have completed Community Service to apply. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to handle a large case load. Maintain ethical standards and proper record keeping. Ability to work under pressure and independently. Ability to render specialized Occupational Therapy services in a Mother and Child Hospital. Paediatric experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of in- and outpatients. Manage effective record keeping, including patient records and administrative duties. Manage own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
• Assist with the running of clinics: Neurodevelopmental clinic and Neonatal follow-up. Plan and conduct group therapy: antenatal classes, kangaroo mother care, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Supervise University students and oversee job shadowing students. Compile own and student statistics.
• Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings and bi-monthly journal clubs. Making Paediatric splints and adult splints (when necessary for referred staff members), conduct vocational assessments for staff members referred by the PILIR committee and or staff clinic as per assessment slots allocated.
• Contribute to the Case Management of Litigation Cases in making sure that the hospital complies with the court order. Contribute to budget planning and cost control. Request, repair and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment in the area.
• Promote and market Occupational Therapy Services. Participate in Performance Management Development System (PMDS). Represent the department at the Occupational Therapy Forum, Cluster meetings and or Rehabilitation forum as per delegation. Participate in fundraising activities. Participate in Ideal Hospital Framework Assessments and Audits as required.

Closing Date : 01-05-2026