5 Rehabilitation Therapist jobs in South Africa

Why Choose Amana Living?
Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference

The Position
Based in Bull Creek, the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide therapeutic group and individual programs and perform delegated client treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

This is a permanent part-time role offering 37.5 hours per fortnight.

Week 1
Monday: 10:00 – 18:00

Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00

Week 2
Monday: 10:00 – 18:00

Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the occupational therapist in implementing the occupational therapy program according to the care plan
• Enhance the quality of life and independence of Amana Living residents/clients by implementing therapeutic group activities as directed by the occupational therapist
• Participates in therapy meetings and in organising activities and events for residents based on the interests and preferences of the resident cohort.
• Assists day to day management of therapy equipment on site including equipment cleaning and organising ordering of stock
• Observes clients responses to treatment programs, and reports findings to clinical team
• Communicates effectively both written and verbally with the clinical team
• Works within limits of own knowledge and ability and promptly refers problems or concerns to clinical team or manager, including any deterioration of an individual
• Supports the rights, interests and needs of the care recipient
• Identifies and utilises opportunities to use the strengths of the individual to promote and enable independence during normal daily activities such as personal hygiene, and mealtimes
• Supports the management/clinical team to maintain accreditation compliance with the quality standards
• Complies with Amana Living policies and procedures; and contributes to continuous improvement systems
• Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings

About You
The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices within health/aged care environment. Will be able to show exceptional organisational skills and the ability to complete busy workloads and respond to changing priorities.

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
• Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to attend 4 days paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

How To Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

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Summary
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assesses student functioning, makes occupational therapy-related treatment recommendations, and assists teachers and parents with treatment interventions

Description
Classified job announcement for all qualified applicants. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant // Related Services 5.9 hours a day // 174 days a year // Salary Grade 12 - $26.30 per hour (Support Salary Table To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Assists with assessment of student functioning (e.g., self-regulation, fine motor skills, developmental level). This may involve practices such as observation of students in classroom and other settings, gathering of work samples, conducting interviews, reviewing files and the administration and scoring of standardized tests. * Assists with preparation of 504 plans and IEP long-term goals and goal-related benchmarks. * Participates in IEP and 504 meetings. Discusses, coordinates and answers questions regarding plan elements with IEP team. Explains the occupational therapy evaluations to parents. Assists with implementation of plans. * Performs "activity analysis" of student required tasks. * Consults with classroom teachers, resource teachers, etc. to review student evaluations and to propose strategies and make recommendations. * Assists Occupational Therapist with development, maintenance and modification of treatment plans. Provides teachers, students and parents with lists of performance enhancement activities and strategies for students. Answers questions relating to occupational therapy. * Records and maintains daily skill and goal accomplishment progress notes, consolidating at the end of each term. Updates and makes adjustments to goals as necessary. Documents analyses and evaluations. * Mentors and assists occupational therapy assistant college students. * Directs activities of fine motor assistants. * Fabricates or recommends the purchase of adaptive equipment. * Drives personal automobile to various school locations within the district. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Associate¿s degree in occupational therapy plus two 8-week internships in specialty area. * Some experience related to skills above preferred. * Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant. * Driver¿s license. * Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Utah. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to train and/or work with adults and children; strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. * Knowledge of early childhood development stages/processes. * Ability to administer and score standardized tests. * Basic office skills (e.g., filing, word processing). * Ability to operate computer. * Ability to research and develop individualized student interventions. * Ability to manage inventory and property. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crawling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking. WORKING CONDITIONS Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

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Are you dedicated leader with a passion for rehabilitation therapy and a drive for patient-centered care? Do you thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, measurable outcomes for patients? If so, we invite you to apply for the Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Manager position at Nurture Beacon Bay.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Therapy Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the interdisciplinary therapy team (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy), ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and the delivery of person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care. This role requires a balance of clinical leadership, operational oversight, and team development, with a focus on quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the therapy team.
• Coordinate and monitor patient treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to measure therapy outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all therapy services meet internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Lead and support professional development and performance of therapy staff.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and support teams to provide integrated care.
• Engage with patients and families to promote participation in therapy and long-term wellness.
• Set measurable objectives and tasks to improve function and quality of life according to ICF framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Up-to-date registration with the HPCSA (independent practitioner) as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Proven experience in the rehabilitation of neural, orthopaedic, and spinal-cord injuries.
• Previously managed a team comprising of more than 5 people.

Minimum salary: R41 608,73 Cost to Company (including benefits)

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture's values.

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.

Are you dedicated leader with a passion for rehabilitation therapy and a drive for patient-centered care? Do you thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, measurable outcomes for patients? If so, we invite you to apply for the Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Manager position at Nurture Bloubergstrand.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Therapy Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the interdisciplinary therapy team (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy), ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and the delivery of person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care. This role requires a balance of clinical leadership, operational oversight, and team development, with a focus on quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the therapy team.
• Coordinate and monitor patient treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to measure therapy outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all therapy services meet internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Lead and support professional development and performance of therapy staff.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and support teams to provide integrated care.
• Engage with patients and families to promote participation in therapy and long-term wellness.
• Set measurable objectives and tasks to improve function and quality of life according to ICF framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Up-to-date registration with the HPCSA (independent practitioner) as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Proven experience in the rehabilitation of neural, orthopaedic, and spinal-cord injuries.
• Previously managed a team comprising of more than 5 people.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture's values.

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.