JUNIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PORT ELIZABETH IN PORT ELIZABETH

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING • Degree in Occupational Therapy • Current HPSCA and OTASA registration • Membership for malpractice insurance • Broad experience including orthopedics, spinal cord injury and neurology • 2-years’ experience or less as an Occupational Therapist • Rehabilitation environment experience is advantageous. • Valid driver’s license with own transport and be willing to conduct regular home/work site visits within the Nelson Mandela bay metropole. • Special interest/expertise within neurology • Basic wheelchair training is advantageous KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • Knowledge of the ICF Framework with good written and spoken English language skills. • Effective interdisciplinary team member. • Awareness of evidence base for interventions. • Computer literacy (Beginner/intermediate Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook). DISPOSITION • Good interpersonal skills. • Possess the ability to work in a team with other therapists, doctors and nurses. • Must be an adaptable/flexible individual who is comfortable in working in a dynamic environment. • Be dynamic and able to prioritise your own workload. • Available to work on a weekend roster / public holidays on rotation as part of your contracted hours. • Understand physical rehabilitation and is excited by the challenges brought by it. If you meet the above criteria and have the relevant experience and attributes, please submit your CV to Samantha at samanthat@havenhealth.net clearly marked “OTA” with three (3) contactable references.