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Occupational Therapist: Hand Therapy, Return to Work & Adult Rehabilitation Jobs in Cape Town at Karin Weskamp & Associates Occupational Therapists
Karin Weskamp & Associates Occupational Therapists
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HAND THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Karin Weskamp and Associates are offering Hand Therapy positions.
These positions are considered combination posts and require experience in hand therapy as well as orthopaedics, physical and neurological rehabilitation. Return to work and vocational rehabilitation form a large part of the case load.
Please note that the successful applicant/s will be required to manage a high patient case load. You will be part of a team of occupational therapists (junior and senior) and will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The environment in which we practice is fast paced.
While each position will be primarily based at one of our four practices in and around Cape Town. The successful applicant/s must be willing to travel to different locations and it is required that they have their own, reliable transport.
Requirements therefore include the following:
Minimum 5 years experience as a clinical Occupational Therapist, of which at least 2 – 3 should be in hand therapy
Proficiency with splinting and pressure garments will be required and experience in adult physical rehabilitation, neuro, orthopaedics and return to work as well as knowledge of the Workman’s Compensation Act will be preferred
Registered Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA
In depth knowledge of anatomy, hand therapy protocols and physical therapy programmes
Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills which will include meaningful treatment discussions with a multidisciplinary team
Own, reliable transport/vehicle
Salary is negotiable and dependent on number of years and level of experience
Applications close on 1 September 2024 at 17H00. Should you not receive a response from us within a month of the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Deadline: 2024/09/01
Title: Occupational Therapist: Hand Therapy, Return to Work & Adult Rehabilitation
Company: Karin Weskamp & Associates Occupational Therapists
Location: Cape Town
