Occupational Therapist At Nurture Mossel Bay – Garden Route

Are you dedicated leader with a passion for physical rehabilitation and a drive for patient-centered care Do you thrive in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality measurable outcomes for patients If so we invite you to apply for the Occupational Therapy position at Nurture Mossel Bay.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Occupational Therapist you will focus on hands-on clinical careassessing each patients 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

• Bachelors 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 drivers licence and reliable own transport

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the ICF Framework
• Good written and spoken English language skills (Afrikaans and Xhosa will be advantageous)
• Effective interdisciplinary team member
• Awareness of evidence-based interventions
• Computer literacy
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Able to work independently

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Analysis & decision making
• Initiative-taking
• Flexibility
• Humility
• Curiosity
• Self-discipline
• Perseverance

KEY BEHAVIOURS

• Respect for every Individual
• Willingness to Change
• Seek Perfection
• Embrace Scientific Thinking
• Assure quality at source
• Think systemically
• Create value for Customer

Minimum salary: RCost to Company (including benefits)

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity responsibility and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams funders regulators and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurtures values.

ABOUT US

We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with Nurture Health (South Africas largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.

Our winning recipe lies in our experienced interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement