Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Manager - Cape Town at Nurture Health

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the therapy team.
• Coordinate and monitor patient treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to measure therapy outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all therapy services meet internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Lead and support professional development and performance of therapy staff.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and support teams to provide integrated care.
• Engage with patients and families to promote participation in therapy and long-term wellness.
• Conduct physical assessments and develop individualised treatment plans for in-patients and out-patients to achieve patient goals.
• Set measurable objectives and tasks to improve function and quality of life according to ICF framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Up-to-date registration with the HPCSA (independent practitioner) as a Physiotherapist.
• Proven experience in the rehabilitation of neural, orthopaedic, and spinal-cord injuries.
• Previously managed a team comprising of more than 5 people.