JOB TITLE (e.g. Junior Occupational Therapist)
You are welcome to include a company logo and a link to your website or any pdf documents describing the job listing or services your company/practice offers.
Introductory Paragraph:
The introductory paragraph is a great place to briefly describe your company and working environment. Take a few sentences to sell your company to your ideal therapist candidate, explaining what sets you apart from other practices and organizations.
Job Description and Requirements:
Describe the requirements and tasks of this specific position including the level of superiority and responsibility.
(Some examples.)
- Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.
- Diagnoses and treats clients with ……
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Sets and documents goals of treatment
- Meets with clients regularly to provide treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress relative to goals.
- Involves and advises family members and carers when appropriate.
- Refers patients to outside specialists or services when necessary.
- Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
- Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
- Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Managerial responsibilities
- Travel required
Work Hours & Benefits
- Give prospective applicants a sense of your typical work hours and flexible scheduling options you might offer.
- Describe particularly attractive benefits, like paid leave, medical aid benefits, training allowances, study leave, development and mentorship opportunities
Education, Experience, and Professional Memberships:
- Academic Qualifications required
- Beneficial additional Qualifications or courses
- HPCSA registration
- Professional Organisation Registration e.g. OTASA, MPS etc.
- Specific years and type of clinical experience required for the position
Therapist Skills:
For example
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly
- Detail oriented
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
- Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Call to Action
- Encourage candidates to apply and explain exactly how to do so.
- List the documents required to be submitted.
- Name a contact person and add contact details: contact numbers and email addresses.
** Template adapted from https://hiring.monster.com/employer-resources/job-description-templates/therapist-job-description-sample/