About the Role
The Department of Health is currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 to join its team at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town. This vital role plays a crucial part in delivering effective occupational therapy services across various clinical areas, including amputations, orthopedics, trauma, and internal medicine. By enhancing the quality of life for patients, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to the community’s well-being and support the public service’s mission of providing comprehensive healthcare.
Working within a renowned hospital, the Occupational Therapist will not only be responsible for conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans but also for managing cases independently and participating in multidisciplinary teams. This position is an opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare in South Africa, making a real difference in the lives of individuals recovering from serious conditions or injuries.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of South Africans through accessible and quality healthcare services. With a mission to promote health, prevent illness, and provide comprehensive care, the department plays a pivotal role in the public sector. Working here means you are part of a dynamic team focused on improving health outcomes and addressing the needs of diverse communities across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver effective occupational therapy services in specified clinical areas.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop occupation-based treatment plans.
- Perform wheelchair assessments and provide appropriate seating solutions.
- Fabricate and prescribe various splints for upper and lower limb support.
- Prescribe assistive technology tailored to patients’ medical conditions.
- Execute discharge plans in alignment with departmental procedures.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings for case management.
- Contribute to the development and management of the Occupational Therapy Department.
- Provide training and support to occupational therapy students.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Relevant experience based on the grade level applied for:
- Grade 1: None for RSA qualified applicants; 1 year for foreign qualified applicants.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years for RSA qualified applicants; 11 years for foreign qualified applicants.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years for RSA qualified applicants; 21 years for foreign qualified applicants.
- Excellent clinical skills in physical rehabilitation, particularly in amputations, orthopedics, trauma, and internal medicine.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Occupational Therapist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after 196 registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation in Amputations, Orthopedics, Trauma, Internal Medicine.
Computer literacy.
Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision.
Splinting skills.
Sound knowledge of relevant provincial and national legislation.
Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities.
Able to work well within a team and cope with the demands of a high pressure, fast paced working environment.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be required to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the above-mentioned clinical areas that may include (but is not limited to) the following: Conducting comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatment mostly in the areas of Amputations, Orthopedics, Trauma, Internal Medicine, but to cover in other areas as requested, as per operational requirements.Performing basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users.
Fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints.
Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions.
Executing appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures.
Independent case management through attendance of ward- rounds and multi- disciplinary meetings (where applicable).
Contribute to the progress and development of the clinical area Contribute to management of physical resources in Occupational Therapy Department.
Provision of OT student training.
