Physiotherapist

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Physiotherapist, based in Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital :. This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: UMGENI SPECIALIZED | PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X23, HOWICK 3290 OR HAND DELIVERED OR COURIED FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource DEPARTMENT OR Email to: i UmgeniHospital. HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: UMG 12/2026 Closing date: 17 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• E« Demonstrate a sound understanding of Physiotherapy, techniques and practices e Assessment and appropriate physiotherapeutic management of MHCUs (Mental Health Care Users) with various levels of Intellectual and Physical Disabilities presenting with acute, sub-acute and chronic conditions requiring physiotherapy | intervention. e Ability to plan and implement individual and group programs where possible. e Ability to determine need for assistive/mobility devices. ¢ To attend regular ward rounds | e Maintain up to date clinical records and daily statistics and generate reports as required. e Participate in the implementation of EPMDS for junior staff e To provide guidance and supervision to junior staff, physiotherapy technicians, | students | e Participate in planning of the HR and equipment requirements for the department e.g
• Procurement Plans. | e Participate in activities aimed at ensuring quality service delivery e.g
• Identify the need for, plan, implement and monitor Quality Improvement Projects, participate in | peer review/Clinical audits/IHRM audits, assist in developing and reviewing SOPs and Risk Management Plans. | e Beresponsible for general administrative duties of the department e.g. monthly : stock take, ordering of monthly stock and non-stock items, submitting job requests. e Function within a multi-disciplinary team and link to outside service providers, NGO's and organizations for persons with disabilities to provide comprehensive holistic care. e Assist in ensuring the delivery of a quality Physiotherapy service based on Batho Pele Principle and Human Rights Ethics with due consideration for persons with disabilities and according to HPCS guidelines. |

Requirements

• E Knowledge of physiotherapy diagnostic assessment, therapeutic procedures and equipment |
• E Good clinical reasoning skills, ability to plan and implement appropriate treatment plans/programs based on patient's needs.
• E Practical knowledge of ethical code of conduct and Batho Pele principles, Disability Rights Charter and various clinical physiotherapy policies based on evidence -based practice
• E Good written and verbal communication skills |
• E Good interpersonal skills, cultural competency and excellent ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• E Knowledge of scope of practice and referral criteria for other disciplines essential
• E Good computer literacy skills |
• E Ability to plan, organize and manage resources (both human and material) i
• E Creativity and initiative, ability to think laterally and work independently. |
• E Insight into Community Based Rehabilitation GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER i
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