Occupational Therapist (Wits RehabMatters)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• Wits - RehabMatters purpose is to provide specialised therapy to people and their families, inspiring them to reach their optimum individual recovery and quality of life
• Our value system at MH&P places people and their quality of life at the very centre of our interventions
• Our philosophy, that ‘Life is Meant for Living’, guides our thinking, as well as our assessment and interventions, to ensure that they are meaningful and person-centred

• At Wits - RehabMatters we specialise in multi-disciplinary physical rehabilitation for adults
• We place our Patients and their families at the centre of the rehabilitation journey and aim to restore their identity and enable the fulfilment of their life roles
• We are a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists whose goal is to provide continuous care along the rehabilitation journey from acute treatment to outpatient therapy, and beyond into the community and the workplace
• Our dedicated Physiotherapy team empowers Patients on their recovery journey, focusing on enhancing independent living, developing adaptive strategies, and helping them regain the ability to engage in meaningful activities, ultimately improving their overall quality of life

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• Delivery of occupational therapy assessment and treatment

• Interpractice, largely based at RehabMatters Sandton and Intercare Sandton Sub-acute and Rehabilitation Hospital

• Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess Patients' physical function, activities of daily living and cognition
• Therapy: Proficiency in hands on therapy, coping and adaptive strategies, cognitive therapy, pacing and fatigue management and home adaptation to support independence. Strong manual handling and transfer technique
• Patient Education: Skills to educate Patients about body mechanics and self-care techniques to empower them in their recovery
• Collaboration: Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care
• Documentation: Tracking progress and updating treatment plans

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

• HPCSA
• Proof of active Malpractice Insurance

• 2+ Years working experience

• South African citizen or valid work visa
• Experience in adult rehabilitation and multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in adult neuro particularly in the out-patient and sub-acute/in-patient rehabilitation environment
• Valid driver’s license and personal car to enable easy travel between units
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic IT platforms

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV Plus a Cover letter (One pager)
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 16 September 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position