Physiotherapist

Function

Rehabilitation

Facility

Life Riverfield Lodge

Position

Physiotherapist

Introduction

A Vacancy exists for a Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist at the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Life Riverfield Rehab in Gauteng. The unit is part of a network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare. The post holder will report to the Therapy Services Coordinator. They will be expected to provide Physiotherapy Services for all patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Unit.

Critical Outputs

• Provide physiotherapy clinical services to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.
• Conduct assessments, plan programmes and administer treatment to patients to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopaedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
• Make recommendations regarding suitable assistive devices in collaboration with the occupational therapist.
• Actively participate in the spasticity management programme.
• Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition.
• Conduct home visits if indicated to ensure a safe discharge destination.
• Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
• Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
• Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
• Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
• Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
• Supervise and train of university students, as required.
• Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation

Requirements

• B degree / BSc degree in Physiotherapy and current HPCSA registration.
• Experience in hospital-based multi-disciplinary rehabilitation.
• Special interest in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, NDT training an advantage.
• Basic/intermediate seating and spasticity management an advantage.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary care.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Patient advocacy.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Drive and energy
• Verbal & written communication
• Process orientation
• Influencing skills
• Independence
• Personal integrity
• Conflict management
• Planning & Organising
• Self-management

Email

Jane.Young@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Friday, September 26, 2025