Rehab Medical Doctor At Nurture Ilembe- Kwazulu-Natal

At Nurture Healthcare we are a purpose-driven healthcare provider committed to delivering integrated physical and medical rehabilitation services. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to help individuals regain independence and live meaningful lives following injury surgery or chronic illness.

Our mission is to deliver post-acute care that bridges the gap between hospital and homeempowering patients and families through innovation compassion and connection.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Therapy Group Practice at Nurture Healthcare requires a Rehab Medical Doctor who will be based at Nurture iLembe physical rehabilitation facility in the KwaZulu-Natal. This role is an exciting position comprising the opportunity to treat inpatient rehabilitation patients and build relationships with the referring specialists in the area. This successful applicant will form part of the facility leadership team.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• An MBChB. and full HPCSA registration.
• At least 3 years experience as a Medical Practitioner.
• Your own transport.
• Professional indemnity cover.
• Previous experience in an interdisciplinary team setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Exposure to inpatient treatment high care ICU and casualty

COMPETENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Patient and family-centered approach.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to deal with a diverse range of patients and fellow team members.
• An interest in working closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses therapists and administrators.
• Prepared to assume responsibility for the patients allocated to you deal with some level of uncertainty but know when to consult and liaise with other team members referring doctors and with consultants.
• Have a strong clinical knowledge and skill base and a hunger to learn more and be coached.
• Be literate in MS Windows and MS Office.
• Perform pre-admission patient rehabilitation evaluations guided by the Nurture Care Model.

ABOUT US

We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with Nurture Health (South Africas largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.

Our winning recipe lies in our experienced interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement