OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - NURTURE ILEMBE, Durban

Are you dedicated leader with a passion for physical rehabilitation 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 Occupational Therapy position at Nurture iLembe.

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Occupational Therapist, you will focus on hands-on clinical care—assessing each patient’s functional needs, designing evidence-based treatment plans, and guiding them toward greater independence in everyday activities. You will contribute your expertise to an interdisciplinary team committed to person-centred rehabilitation and measurable, high-quality outcomes.

EQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy with community-service year completed

Registered with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner and covered by malpractice insurance

CPD portfolio up to date in line with HPCSA standards

Bobath / Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) training an advantage

Basic or intermediate wheelchair assessment/prescription skills beneficial

FCE training beneficial

Driving assessment training beneficial

Keen interest in both paediatric and adult neurological rehabilitation

Minimum 3 years’ experience in neurology, cognitive therapy, and spinal-cord injury care

Broad clinical exposure, including orthopaedics, SCI, and neurology

Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within an interdisciplinary team

Valid driver’s licence and reliable own transport

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the ICF Framework

Good written and spoken English language skills (Afrikaans and Xhosa will be advantageous)

Effective interdisciplinary team member

Awareness of evidence-based interventions

Computer literacy

Ability to prioritise workload

Able to work independently

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication

Collaboration

Analysis&decision making

Initiative-taking

Flexibility

Humility

Curiosity

Self-discipline

Perseverance

KEY BEHAVIOURS

Respect for every Individual

Willingness to Change

Seek Perfection

Embrace Scientific Thinking

Assure quality at source

Think systemically

Create value for Customer

Minimum salary: R28569,34 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.

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