OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

The Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 to 3) at Mitchells Plain District Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA, hold a relevant qualification, and possess a valid driver's licence. Duties include coordinating OT services, people management, stakeholder liaison, assessments, and patient interventions. Experience requirements range from none for Grade 1 up to 20 years for Grade 3.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 1 Experience: None after registration for RSA qualified employees; 1 year relevant experience for foreign qualified employees without community service requirement.
• Grade 2 Experience: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience for SA qualified employees; 11 years for foreign qualified employees.
• Grade 3 Experience: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience for SA qualified employees; 21 years for foreign qualified employees.
• A valid Code B/EB driver's licence and willingness to travel within the Metro.
• Relevant skills in assessing, developing and implementing Occupational Therapy intervention.
• Sound knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislation.
• Knowledge of Health Care 2030.
• Experience in student training/supervision.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage OT services for a designated area.
• People management including Rehab Care Workers, students, and volunteers.
• Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Screen, assess and intervene as required and as relevant and appropriate.
• Link patients to appropriate levels of care.

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