Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3 (Surgery) (5/8TH)

Salary: Grade 1: R258 201 per annum; Grade 2: R301 563 per annum; Grade 3: R353 013 per annum

Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

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 an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA
qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience, after registration with HPCSA as an 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 HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA qualified
employees.
A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience as an Occupational Therapist after registration with HPCSA, 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 as an Occupational Therapist after registration with the HPCSA, in respect of
RSA qualified employees.
A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an 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 – Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations,
Internal Medicine, Burns and Pressure Therapy.
Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision.
Splinting skills. Lymphoedema certification. Computer literacy.
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.

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 primarily in the areas of
Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns, Pressure therapy and Lymphoedema 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 Occupational Therapy student training.

Ms S Ngemntu Tel No: (021) 938-5062

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).