SERVE

• Providing a professional organisation for Occupational Therapists in private practice in the Republic of South Africa

• Promoting co-operation amongst Occupational Therapists in private practice, both nationally and internationally and with other health professional groups

• Providing a soundboard to private practitioners on ethical dilemmas 

• Providing mentorship in building and managing a private practice

• Supporting private practitioners during forensic reviews

• Through partners, negotiating with medical schemes, medical scheme administrators, managed care organisations and Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)

INFORM

• Publish news through a variety of channels, such as newsletters, WhatsApp groups and social media

• Facilitate the exchange of information and publications to promote research in specialised areas of practice

• The public and colleagues of the role of OT on social media platforms

• Provide educational and practical guidance and information on aspects of private practice through courses and workshops

• Sustain a structure of electronic information on aspects of private practice including publications of government affecting private sector

REPRESENT

• In industry related meetings through our partners

• In meetings with funders

• Advocate for realistic fee structures

• With regards to coordinated care and alternative reimbursement models for OTs 

DEVELOP

• Ensuring continuous professional education pertaining to the private practitioner, by offering courses which promote a high standard of:

1. Therapeutic intervention

2. Efficient practice management

3. Professional behaviour

4. Ethics of the profession

• To re-evaluate and promote minimum standards for starting a private practice

• To promote mentorship

ACCOUNT

• Maintaining a directory of full paid up members of the Institute

• Investing in recognised financial institutions, those monies of the Institute that is not required for immediate use.

• Making money available for fellowships, study grants, travel allowances or awards of a similar nature to members of the Institute as decided by the Board.

• To promote community work