Physiotherapist Grade 1 to 3 (Contract until 31 March 2027)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Physiotherapist Grade 1 to 3 (Contract until 31 March 2027) in Knysna/Bitou Sub-district, Garden Route District.

Minimum Requirements

• Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. Knowledge of prescription and issuing of assistive devices including mobility. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Basic to intermediate wheelchair seating assessments, prescription, fitting and issuing and other relevant assistive devices and therapeutic knowledge and skills within the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
• 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 a Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 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.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical physiotherapy service delivery to inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide clinical physiotherapy service delivery to patients at a primary healthcare level, including transitional care facilities/ intermediate care facilities, and relevant NGO’s applicable to the designated work areas. Oversee physiotherapy students and support their learning in designated clinical areas. Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and support to specialist outreaches as applicable to the designated work area. Participate in personal, district, sub district and hospital in-service and training programs as applicable to the designated work area including transitional care facilities/intermediate care facilities, and relevant’ s. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of assistive devices. Stock taking and ordering of consumables and assistive devices as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer, clinical facilitation, and mentorship of placed students. Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague and provide support to supervisor.