New Jobs at Nurture Health

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As the Occupational Therapist, you will focus on hands-on clinical care—assessing each patient’s functional needs, designing evidence-based treatment plans, and guiding them toward greater independence in everyday activities. You will contribute your expertise to an interdisciplinary team committed to person-centred rehabilitation and measurable, high-quality outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy with community-service year completed
• Registered with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner and covered by malpractice insurance
• CPD portfolio up to date in line with HPCSA standards
• Bobath / Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) training an advantage
• Basic or intermediate wheelchair assessment/prescription skills beneficial
• Keen interest in both paediatric and adult neurological rehabilitation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in neurology, cognitive therapy, and spinal-cord injury care
• Broad clinical exposure, including orthopaedics, SCI, and neurology
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within an interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable own transport

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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.

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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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

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You will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate clinical diagnoses and design autonomous, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions to in-patients and out-patients across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Develop appropriate, goal-directed packages of care and offer clinical and professional advice to patients, carers and fellow clinicians.
• Act as a source of expertise and guidance for therapy support staff.
• Contribute to discharge planning, patient/family education and community reintegration.
• Participate in weekend/public-holiday rotations as required.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HPSCA registration and malpractice insurance
• Up to date CPD status
• >5 years’ experience in a rehabilitation environment
• Special interest / expertise within neurology and orthopaedics

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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.