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REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HPSCA registration and malpractice insurance
• Up to date CPD status
• >3 years’ experience in a rehabilitation environment
• Special interest / expertise within neurology and orthopaedics

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Provide physiotherapy interventions to patients referred to the facility.
• Determine clinical diagnosis and provide physiotherapy treatment plan indicated as an autonomous practitioner.
• Diagnosis, assessment and management of people with disabling conditions on an in-patient and out-patient basis.
• Develop appropriate packages of care, giving clinical and professional advice to patients, Carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Responsible for physiotherapy treatment.
• To be a source of expertise and advice for support staff.
• Available to work on a weekend / public holiday on rotation. 

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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• 5 years working experience preferable
• Experience working with patients who have tracheostomies beneficial
• Experience of working in a hospital setting imperative
• Current HPCSA registration and Malpractice Insurance
• Up to date CPD status
• Special interest / expertise within Neurological conditions
• Valid driver’s license with own transport

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good written and spoken English language skills (Afrikaans and Xhosa will be advantageous)
• Willing to work in acute, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation environments
• Awareness of evidence base for interventions
• Computer literacy (assessment and weekly reports for medical funders and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to self-manage; prioritize workload, and adaptability
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills within a team setting
• Analysis; decision making and initiative-taking

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MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• An MBChB. and full HPCSA registration.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner.
• Your own transport.
• Professional indemnity cover.
• Previous experience in an interdisciplinary team setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Exposure to inpatient treatment, high care, ICU, and casualty

COMPETENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Patient and family-centered approach.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to deal with a diverse range of patients and fellow team members.
• An interest in working closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and administrators.
• Prepared to assume responsibility for the patients allocated to you, deal with some level of uncertainty, but know when to consult and liaise with other team members, referring doctors, and with consultants.
• Have a strong clinical knowledge and skill base, and a hunger to learn more and be coached.
• Be literate in MS Windows and MS Office.
• Perform pre-admission patient rehabilitation evaluations guided by the Nurture Care Model.