Physiotherapist X2

Function

Rehabilitation

Facility

Life New Kensington Clinic

Position

Physiotherapist X2

Introduction

A Vacancy exists for a TWO (2) Physiotherapists at Life New Kensington Clinic. The above position(s) report to the Therapy Unit Manager.  The successful candidates will be responsible for Providing Physiotherapy Services for all patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Unit. 

Critical Outputs

• Function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care
• Understand the private healthcare industry, and relevant legislation, challenges and role players
• Evaluation, programme development and treatment of patient admitted into the rehabilitation unit
• Assessment and treatment of adult and paediatric patients with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic, spinal and multi-morbidity conditions – e.g. CVA, TBI, SCI, fractures, joint replacements, Guillian-Barre, etc in collaboration with other therapy disciplines
• Education of patients and families about patient’s condition and management
• Participation in weekly team meetings and family meetings
• Active participation in continuing professional development activities of the unit
• Supervision and training of therapy assistants and other attendants
• Actively participate in spasticity management programme
• Participate in discharge planning and caregiver training
• 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. This will include weekend therapy provision.
• 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.
• At least 3-5 years’ 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.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction/ experience is a must.
• Patient advocacy.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing skills
• Personal integrity
• Planning & Organizing
• Ability to build relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Drive and energy
• Process orientation
• Independence
• Conflict management
• Self-management
• Time management
• Ethical behaviour

Email

sylvia.tsotetsi@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Friday, January 23, 2026