Physiotherapist Grade 1

📝 About the role

Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting a Physiotherapist Grade 1 at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (5 posts). The job involves: render effective patient centred Physiotherapy services for in- and outpatients in adherence with the scope of practice and health protocols. You need: Physiotherapy qualification + HPCSA registration (no experience needed after community service).

✅ Key duties

• Render effective patient centred Physiotherapy services for in- and outpatients in adherence with the scope of practice and health protocols
• Carry out all delegated duties
• Implement and adhere to national, provincial, institutional, and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, and SOP’s
• Work with colleagues and provide relief as and when the need arises
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team members
• Perform weekend and public holiday physiotherapy duties in accordance with departmental protocols
• Participate in student training and supervision and participate in performance management and development (PMDS)
• Monitor proper utilization of allocated financial and physical resources

🎓 Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HP) as an independent practice Physiotherapist and current registration with HPCSA for 2026. No experience required after completion of community service in Physiotherapy
• Community Service physiotherapists are welcome to apply
• Knowledge requirements: must have knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge in the application of clinical Physiotherapy theory, practices, and ethics
• Competency requirements: communication skills, report writing skills, planning & organizational skills, networking & liaison skills, basic Physiotherapy clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills
• Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• The following will be added advantages: experience in a tertiary academic hospital, ICU experience, post-graduate qualification and/or short courses in Physiotherapy
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel)