Professional Physiotherapist (contract appointment: 8 hours per week for 32 weeks) (Job ID: 5680) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the clinical supervision of 3rd and 4th year students on the academic platform.
• Provide learning opportunities to the students in the clinical area.
• Involved in the evaluation of the students not only during the clinical rotations, but also during clinical tests and examinations as determined by the Department of Physiotherapy.
• Assess and complete evaluation forms of students.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to students.
• Involved in objective structured practical examinations (OSPE) and tests as indicated by the department.
• Facilitate clinical training at the academic hospital complex sites in Bloemfontein.
• Report on clinical training activities at clinical sites.
• Keep record of all student consultations and writing of reports with regards to student academic support and development interventions.
• Liaise with programme directors/ module leaders/ lecturers and other relevant personnel in the Department of Physiotherapy with a view to provide academic support for undergraduate students.
• Liaise closely with clinical therapists in areas allocated to clinical educator.
• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment strategies, as well as activities and outcomes for undergraduate students.
• Plan and implement relevant interventions to provide academic support for undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental research.
• Perform clinical assessment and examination administration and organisation.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Professional bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy on NQF Level 8.
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Valid driver's license.

Recommendations:

• Good human relations and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to teach and train students according to the minimum requirements of the HPCSA.
• Must be able to work independently and arrange their own work schedule.
• Must be dependable.
• The ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment, as well as the academic platform.
• The ability to form long lasting partnership with staff members of the academic platform
• Experience in higher education and/or supervision of students during clinical training.
• The department will encourage the appointee to enrol for the HPEA module on assessment as presented by Division Health Science Education.

Required Documents

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
• INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).