The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification. Currently registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practice Occupational Therapist. One year community service completed.
Competencies: Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapist services within a hospital setting. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and in a changing environment and under pressure.
Duties :
To provide optimal and evidence-based OT assessments and rehabilitation for patients. Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of in- and out- patients for individuals and groups. Competent in administering a wide range of standardised assessments. Facilitate the referral processes for all patients (i.e. down referrals, rehab referrals etc.).
Assessment and treatment of hospital staff on occasion. To perform and complete administrative functions including data compilation, stock management, various internal and external meetings, submission of monthly reports and statistics. Participate in the mentorship and daily training of community service therapists and university students.
Participate in the departmental policy on training and continuous professional development. Ensure departmental standards are met and effective patient service delivery, in line with the Ideal Hospital Framework.
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