Physiotherapist Therapist: Grade 1 to 3 (16 hours per week sessional post)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to do outreach to other PHC Clinics in the Sub-Structure. Willingness to be involved in research projects at the institution.
- Appropriate clinical physiotherapeutic skills in assessment and treatment of patients. Ability in assessing and issuing Mobility Assistive Devices. Ability to function within a multi-disciplinary team setting, to be flexible and to work independently. Good problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal, good communication skills (written and verbal), leadership and organizational skills. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the rendering of clinical physiotherapy services in various clinical areas. Assist the manager in the strategic planning process of the Physiotherapy Department. Perform duties in line with the department’s operational plans. Mentor Physiotherapist on a more junior level. Manage physical and human resources in a clinical area and co-ordinate all relevant administrative activities regarding the patient’s clinical area. Assist the CHC’s in the area where needed.
