Physiotherapist at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior certificate. Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist (Independent Practitioner). Current Annual Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Physiotherapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Physiotherapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES :

• Assessment, planning and treatment of patients referred for physiotherapy. Responsible for co-ordination & provision of high quality up to date physiotherapy service. Participate in quality improvement and skills development programs. Assist in safeguarding and evaluating the management of equipment and infrastructure, as well as stock control management.
• Contribute towards planning, budgeting, procurement processes. Support the supervisor in all transformative changes and additional supervisory tasks. Participate in EPMDS, clinical & document audits. Maintain up to-date clinical records and daily statistics. Participate in all departmental committees. Required to work a 40-hour week & perform weekend overtime & stand by duties on a rotational basis. Provide mentorship and guidance to community service therapists and 4th year Physiotherapy students.