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Occupational Therapist

Help patients regain independence through practical rehabilitation and support programmes.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Occupational Therapists assess functional needs and design interventions to improve daily living and work capabilities.

**A Day in the Life:**
Assessments, therapy sessions, assistive device planning, and reporting.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Assessments and treatment planning

10:00

Therapy sessions and functional training

13:00

Assistive device / home programme planning

15:30

Reporting and stakeholder coordination

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Community Service OT

0-1

Step 2

Occupational Therapist

1-6

Step 3

Senior OT

6-10

Step 4

Rehab Manager / Practice Owner

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 70,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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