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A Physiotherapy Assistant is needed in Aliwal North. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
Overview
An experienced Physiotherapy Assistant is needed to support operations in Aliwal North. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Aliwal North team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Aliwal North much easier.
Working in Aliwal North
Aliwal North continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with in the growing Buffalo City Metro. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Aliwal North.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Aliwal North contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Eastern Cape.
The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Role
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
What You’ll Need
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
Equally, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.