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Lenmed invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position

Physiotherapist - Acute Rehabilitation

DEPARTMENT

Acute Rehabilitation

JOB TITLE

Physiotherapist

CLOSING DATE

2025/02/25

HOSPITAL

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

WORK ADDRESS

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre - 11 Riverhorse Drive, Riverhorse Valley Business Estate, Durban

Main Focus Areas

The Physiotherapist will provide holistic physiotherapy to in-patients requiring physiotherapy in the rehabilitation unit. The physiotherapists will provide an assessment of the patient’s level of independence in mobility and need for an assistive device required for mobility on admission in the rehabilitation unit.

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical abilities, limitations, pain levels, range of motion, and mobility for patients with neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
  • Assess all patient’s mobility risks upon admission and develop an individualized treatment plans based on these evaluations, considering the patient's medical history and specific rehab goals.
  • Design and supervise therapeutic exercises aimed at improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
  • Provide chest physiotherapy as requested for by the rehabilitation medical officer. Will be required to work some weekends and public holidays.
  • Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition and on proper techniques and posture to prevent further injury.
  • Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
  • Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
  • Effectively respond to customer complaints and queries.
  • Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
  • Participate in discharge planning and career training to ensure that the patient is given a home exercise plan and understand how to manage their condition after leaving the rehab unit.
  • Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
  • Supervision and training of university students, when required.
  • Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.
  • Be familiar with Lenmed’s Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Demonstrate the Lenmed values

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

  • A Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree
  • Registration with the Health Professional Council as a physiotherapy.
  • In good standing with HPCSA and all applicable health care legislations
  • Compulsory BLS certification
  • Ensure clinical expertise within therapy (2-5 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting)
  • Trained or experienced in Aquatic therapy or hydrotherapy is essential
  • Experience with working with a multidisciplinary disciplinary team
  • Computer proficiency
  • Proficiency in writing clinical reports which must be submitted to medical funders (Admission, progress and discharge reports).
  • Experience with liaising with stakeholders and medical funders.
  • Basic knowledge of PMB and funder authorizations.

Please Note:

Candidates must ensure that their contact details are correct and that they can be contacted during office hours. If candidates are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications as being unsuccessful. Late, incomplete and applications not indicating the applicable position will not be considered. The right to fill the position within the Operational requirements of the Company is reserved. By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes(should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner. Equal opportunity is supported by the Employer.

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