Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (6/8th Post)

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**Overview** This role is for an Occupational Therapist, Grades 1 to 3, offered as a 6/8th post within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The department is a government entity responsible for providing public healthcare services to the population of the Western Cape province in South Africa. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver effective occupational therapy services within various clinical areas. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be required to: * Deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service primarily in the areas of Amputations, Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Internal Medicine, with the flexibility to cover other areas as operational requirements dictate. * Conduct comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatments. * Perform basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users. * Fabricate and prescribe various upper and lower limb splints. * Prescribe assistive technology for relevant medical conditions. * Execute appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures. * Manage cases independently through attendance of ward rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings (where applicable). * Contribute to the progress and development of the clinical area. * Contribute to the management of physical resources within the Occupational Therapy Department. * Provide training for Occupational Therapy students. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum educational qualification:** Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. * **Registration with a professional council:** Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. * **Experience:** * **Grade 1:** * None after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for RSA qualified employees. * 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for foreign qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Grade 2:** * A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for RSA qualified employees. * A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for foreign qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Grade 3:** * A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for RSA qualified employees. * A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist for foreign qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Competencies (knowledge/skills):** * Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation in Amputations, Orthopaedics, Trauma, and 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. * Able to cope with the demands of a high pressure, fast paced working environment. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for registered Occupational Therapists with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), ranging from newly qualified RSA graduates to those with up to 21 years of post-registration experience (depending on grade and origin of qualification). Ideal candidates will possess excellent clinical skills in physical rehabilitation, particularly in Amputations, Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Internal Medicine, alongside competencies in wheelchair services, splinting, and computer literacy. Applicants should have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities, and be capable of working effectively within a team in a demanding, fast-paced environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/occupational-therapist-grade-1-to-3-6-8th-post-western-cape-department-of-health-and-wellness Source: myjobmag

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