Physiotherapist (Locum)

**Job Title**: Locum Physiotherapist (Ad-hoc Basis)

**Location**: Polokwane, Limpopo
**Type**: Locum | Ad-hoc Basis

**About Us**
The Back Clinic is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients recover from pain, injury, and physical dysfunction through evidence-based care. We are looking for a **Locum Physiotherapist** to join our network on an **ad-hoc basis**, providing professional and compassionate care when additional clinical support is required.

**About the Role**

As a Locum Physiotherapist, you will assist patients in rehabilitating physical conditions caused by illness, injury, disability, or aging. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team—including doctors, biokineticists, and admin staff—to deliver high-quality, hands-on treatments and support optimal recovery outcomes.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct thorough physical assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Provide effective, hands-on physiotherapy interventions.
- Educate patients on their condition, treatment goals, and recovery expectations.
- Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient records in line with HPCSA and practice standards.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Adhere to all clinical and operational policies and procedures.
- Participate in team discussions, case reviews, and professional development when available.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
- Current registration with the **HPCSA** and possession of a valid **BHF number**.
- Minimum of **1 year of post-community service experience** preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Availability for **ad-hoc locum shifts** as required.

**Desired Attributes**
- Professional, patient-centred, and empathetic.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to different practice environments.
- Committed to high clinical and ethical standards.
- Reliable and punctual.

**Why Join Us**
- Opportunity to gain experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
- Exposure to both **DBC** and **non-DBC** patient care models.
- Flexible ad-hoc scheduling to suit your availability.

**If you’re a qualified Physiotherapist passionate about helping patients restore movement and quality of life — and you’re looking for flexible, locum opportunities — we’d love to hear from you.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Application Question(s):

- HPCSA registration number

**Experience**:

- Post Comserv: 1 year (preferred)

**Location**:

- Polokwane, Limpopo (preferred)

Work Location: In person