Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Manager At Nurture Ilembe
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Job Location:
Ballito - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you dedicated leader with a passion for rehabilitation therapy and a drive for patient-centered care Do you thrive in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality measurable outcomes for patients If so we invite you to apply for the Therapy Manager position at Nurture iLembe.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Therapy Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the interdisciplinary therapy team (including physiotherapy occupational therapy and speech therapy) ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and the delivery of person-centred evidence-based rehabilitation care. This role requires a balance of clinical leadership operational oversight and team development with a focus on quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the therapy team.
- Coordinate and monitor patient treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Use data to measure therapy outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all therapy services meet internal policies external regulations and accreditation standards.
- Lead and support professional development and performance of therapy staff.
- Collaborate with nursing medical and support teams to provide integrated care.
- Engage with patients and families to promote participation in therapy and long-term wellness.
- Set measurable objectives and tasks to improve function and quality of life according to ICF framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Up-to-date registration with the HPCSA (independent practitioner) as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- Proven experience in the rehabilitation of neural orthopaedic and spinal-cord injuries.
- Previously managed a team comprising of more than 5 people.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):
- Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity responsibility and measurable results.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams funders regulators and external providers.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
- Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurtures values.
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
The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Nurture Health provides medical care, and acute and sub-acute rehabilitation treatment for people with a wide range of disabilities caused by disease or injuries.
