Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3 (5/8Th)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Overview
Conducting assessment of patients. planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows 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 an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of 1- year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 Af rica
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures
- Appro priate Mental Health experience
- Understanding of evidence- based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment
- Good communication, organizational and planning abilities
- Computer literacy
Responsibilities
- Conducting assessment of patients
- planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment
- Performing school & home visits
- Attending of ward rounds, team meetings & team assessments
- Development of resources to support interventions
- Liaising with the multidi sciplinary team, sending referrals to various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations
- Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats
- Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock
- Participate in academics and departmental training
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
Ms K Smith, email: Kayla.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
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