Physiotherapy Assistant
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Siyathuthuka Care Centre
- Position
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Introduction
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A Vacancy exists for a Physiotherapy Assistant at Life Nkanyisa Siyathuthuka Care Centre in Belfast Mpumalanga. The post holder will report to the Physiotherapist and will be expected to support the Physiotherapist providing holistic therapy services to all patients admitted to Siyathuthuka.
- Critical Outputs
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- Provide occupational physiotherapy clinical services to all patients with routine conditions admitted to the Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.
- Conduct functional assessments, plan programmes and administer treatment to patients with routine conditions and provide supportive therapy services for patients with complex conditions in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
- Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition.
- 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 Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
- Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.
- Requirements
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- Diploma/Certificate as a Physiotherapy Assistant current HPCSA registration.
- Experience in hospital-based multi-disciplinary rehabilitation.
- Special interest in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary care.
- Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
- Patient advocacy.
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
- Competencies
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- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Verbal & written communication
- Influencing skills
- Personal integrity
- Planning & Organising
- Ethical behaviour
- Ability to build relationships
- Drive and energy
- Process orientation
- Independence
- Conflict management
- Self-management
- Ntombizodwa.nkuna@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, July 11, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.