Occupational Therapist: Return to Work, Adult Rehabilitation & Hand Therapy

Karin Weskamp & Associates Occupational Therapists
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Return to Work, Adult Rehabilitation & Hand Therapy

Return to work and vocational rehabilitation form a large part of the case load. These positions are considered combination posts and require experience in hand therapy as well as orthopaedics, physical and neurological rehabilitation.

Please note that the successful applicant/s will be required to manage a high patient case load. You will be part of a team of occupational therapists (junior and senior) and will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The environment in which we practice is fast paced.

While each position will be primarily based at one of our four practices in and around Cape Town. The successful applicant/s must be willing to travel to different locations and it is required that they have their own, reliable transport.

Requirements therefore include the following:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a clinical Occupational Therapist (post-commserve)
• Proficiency with splinting and pressure garments will be preferred
• Experience in adult physical rehabilitation, neuro, orthopaedics and return to work as well as knowledge of the Workman’s Compensation Act will be preferred
• Registered Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA
• In depth knowledge of anatomy, hand therapy protocols and physical therapy programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills which will include meaningful treatment discussions with a multidisciplinary team
• Own, reliable transport/vehicle

Salary is negotiable and dependent on number of years and level of experience

Applications close on 31 July 2026. Should you not receive a response from us within a month of the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person