Faircape Health | Somerset West
Tokai Physiotherapy (Allied Practice)
6-Month Contract

Faircape Health is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our allied practice, Lake M & Associates Physiotherapist branch, Somerset Physiotherapy, based in Somerset West. This is a 6-month contract role suited to a clinically strong individual who is comfortable managing both a clinical and administrative workload within a structured healthcare environment.

Our healthcare division operates world-class sub-acute and long-term care facilities across the Western Cape, providing structured rehabilitation and clinical care within well-supported multidisciplinary environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while contributing to the operational efficiency of the practice and broader clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans aligned to rehabilitation goals
• Attend daily interdisciplinary team meetings
• Attend family meetings
• Manage patient progress, outcomes, and adjustments to treatment plans
• Provide patient and family education on rehabilitation and ongoing care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
• Support administrative processes within the practice, including patient coordination and reporting
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care delivery
• Ensure adherence to clinical governance, safety, and professional standards
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and structure of the practice
• Assist with the allocation of patient load
• Manage the locum roster
• Meet with referring specialists
• Conduct team meetings
• Conduct incident investigations

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPCSA registered and in good standing
• Valid medical malpractice insurance

Experience & Knowledge

• 7–10 years’ relevant physiotherapy experience
• Strong rehabilitation experience (essential)
• Experience within private practice environments
• Experience in sub-acute or multidisciplinary settings advantageous
• Managerial or supervisory experience advantageous
• Advanced certifications or postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgement and patient-centred approach
• Ability to manage both clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented
• Professional, reliable, and accountable

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 (45-minute lunch break)
• One weekend per month (as required)

Specific Requirements:

• Own transport
• Solid and positive references
• Clear criminal record
• Malpractice insurance

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.