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HAND THERAPY POSITION - GRAYSTON DRIVE IN SANDTON

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with proven hand therapy skills to join our team for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of becoming a part time post. A Diploma in hand therapy is a must with a minimum of 2 years experience in hand therapy. The candidate must also be registered with HPCSA, SASHT, OTASA and have relevant medical protection cover.

The team consists of a two Occupational therapists and a practice administrator.

Our caseload consists primarily of soft tissue and bony trauma to the upper limb, as well as degenerative and repetitive strain injuries. The skills required to be successful with this application are: Assessment of the upper limb(which includes correct diagnosis) of both traumatic and non traumatic injuries. The candidate will also be required to read and interpret x-rays.
The candidate will also be required to communicate with allied health professionals and treating surgeons. The successful candidate must be proficient in sewing pressure garments for the upper limb and body.

As well as holding a clinical caseload, you would be expected to take on roles such as: teaching of other staff members, service development which includes report writing, and assisting in the day-to-day running of the practice.

With regards to the practice, patients are referred by either the Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic surgeons, General Practitioners as well as casualty from the relevant hospitals.

We are a hand therapy practice based in Grayston Drive in Sandton and work closely with doctors from Morningside, Sunninghill and Waterfall hospitals.
The position will be a salary basis
Working hours will be 7am-4pm daily and the position will be available from February 2012

Please send your CV to or contact Sancha on 0118840517

POSITION AVAILABLE IN RICHARDS BAY AREA

Fast growing practice has need of an Occupational Therapist.
An interest in the fields of Hand Therapy, Neuro-, Vocational- and Physical rehabilitation is required.
Position available from January 2012.
Please contact Leandi Richter on 082 658 0627 and send CV to

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY POST IN ALBERTON

Full time Occupational Therapy post available in a Multidisciplinary practice. Applicants should have a keen interest in hand therapy. Applicants should be hardworking, dynamic and enjoy a challenge.

Please email CV's to Natalie Powell at:

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not had a response by 30 November 2011.

HAND THERAPY POSITION AVAILABLE

Half day/Full day Occupational Therapy position available for an established private practice in Benoni, Johannesburg.
Applicant must have completed the Diploma in Hand Therapy or currently be doing the Diploma. Alternatively experience in the field of hand therapy is required.
Position available from October 2011.
Please contact Nancy on 079 890 7483 and send CV to