Education Therapist - Occupational Therapist (3 posts)

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory. One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Knowledge: Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6); Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. Skills: Therapeutic assessment and techniques; Multi-disciplinary teamwork; Preventative and developmental approach; Development of training programmes for the SBST; Report writing; Analysis of data and trends; Communication, consultation and facilitation skill

Duties

To assess the learner’s level of functioning; to identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy’ scope of practice. To conduct screening for the learners; administer formal and informal assessments. Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions, and make recommendations and/or referrals. Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; determine individualised and group Occupational Therapy Services. Prescribe, issue, and maintain assistive devices; maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based Su

Enquiries

Mr. L Putter Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

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