Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation Unit

About the role

A vacancy exists for a Physiotherapist based in the Rehabilitation Unit at Life Eugene Marais Rehabilitation, reporting to the Therapy Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide holistic physiotherapy services to all patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit.

Key responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy clinical services to all admitted patients, including on some weekends and public holidays
• Assess, plan programmes and treat patients with neurological disorders (e.g. TBI, CVA, SCI) and multi-morbidity conditions (e.g. Guillain-Barre)
• Recommend assistive devices in collaboration with the occupational therapist
• Take part in the spasticity management programme
• Educate patients and families about the patient's condition
• Conduct home visits where needed to ensure a safe discharge destination
• Take part in discharge planning and carer training, and contribute to weekly team and family meetings
• Keep accurate and timely records and reports, and respond to queries
• Follow Life Healthcare protocols and work within an interdisciplinary team
• Attend continuous professional development and supervise and train university students when required
• Maintain good relationships with referral sources and stakeholders

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• BSc in Physiotherapy and current HPCSA registration
• Experience in hospital-based multi-disciplinary rehabilitation
• Interest in treating adults with neurological disorders; NDT training is an advantage
• Basic or intermediate seating and spasticity management is an advantage
• Commitment to quality patient care, patient advocacy and ethical behaviour