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 WE’RE 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 Nurture’s 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 Africa’s 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.