Employer: The Nurture Health Group 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 Beacon Bay. 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. EQUIREMENTS, 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 * FCE training beneficial * Driving assessment training 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 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: R28 569,34 Cost to Company (including benefits) WHO WE’RE 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 Nurture’s 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 Africa’s 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 Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.