About our Company
At the intersection of health & rehabilitation and legal services, MTOT is a results-oriented consultancy service that bridges the gap between rehabilitation and legal needs. Born from a deep passion for health and wellbeing, our goal is to help individuals achieve optimal recovery from injury, illness or any medical condition that affects their daily participation in life. We also help our client to navigate complex legal processes successfully, enabling them to return to work and life with confidence and ease. We are a specialized consultancy service assisting clients with complex medical-legal needs. We provide expert guidance and support across a wide range of areas, including:
We are a specialized consultancy service assisting clients with complex medical-legal needs. We provide expert guidance and support across a wide range of areas, including:
Insurance Claims: Assisting with applications for various insurance claims, including medical, disability, and life insurance.
Incapacity Leave Claims: Supporting employees and employers in navigating complex incapacity leave processes and claims process.
Disability Claims: Guiding individuals through the process of applying for and managing disability benefits.
Medical Boarding: Advising on medical boarding procedures
Road Accident Fund Claims: Assessing injury and assisting individuals in navigating the Road Accident Fund claims process.
Injury on Duty Claims: Supporting employees in pursuing claims for injuries sustained at work.
We Shape the Perfect Solutions for Company
Whether it is rehabilitation, case management, work hardening, academic support or claim assessments – we show up for our customers in more ways to help you achieve your business and life goals.
We Help Businesses and Individual Clients
To Achieve Their Goals
Whether you are looking to improve team work and productivity in the workplace and mitigate risk, or simply lead a more healthy and meaningful life, we are there to walk this journey with you.
Strategy is at the Heart of What We Do
Occupational therapists play a crucial role in medico-legal cases, providing expert opinions on how injuries or illnesses impact an individual’s ability to function in daily life and work. They often assess the long-term functional effects of injuries or disabilities within a legal context.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations: These assessments evaluate an individual’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to perform work-related tasks.
- Work Capacity Evaluations: These assessments determine an individual’s ability to return to work, considering their limitations and the demands of their job.
- Job Analysis: Occupational therapists analyze job requirements and identify potential modifications or accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to return to work.
- Expert Witness Testimony: Occupational therapists may be called upon to provide expert testimony in court, offering insights into an individual’s functional limitations and the impact of their injuries on their daily life and work.
- Case Reviews: Occupational therapists may review medical records and other documentation to provide opinions on the extent of an individual’s disability and the impact on their ability to function.
- Return-to-Work Planning: Occupational therapists may assist in developing return-to-work plans, including identifying reasonable accommodations and providing support to facilitate a successful return to work.
Meet The OT
Mapitso Thaisi is a multi-talented South African entrepreneur, fashion designer, occupational therapist, and lecturer, known for her vibrant Basotho-inspired swimwear and activewear brand, Shweshwekini.
Here’s a breakdown of her background and career:
Education: Mapitso holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Cape Town and a Master’s degree in Human Rights Law. She also works as a lecturer in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Cape Town.
Academic, Clinical & Research:
- University of Cape Town: Lecturer in Work Related Practice (2022-2025)
- University of Witwatersrand: Lecturer in Vocational Rehabilitation (2022)
- Functional Capacity Evaluations, Incapacity Leave Assessments and COIDA: (2016)
- Dream Works: Functional Capacity Evaluation Cours: 2015
- Mining Workers Rehabilitation and Assessment of Function: (2016)
- Insurance Experience: (2016-2018) – Specialized in Group Life claims and disability case management.
- Reinsurance Claims Consultant: (2018-2019) – Focused on group and individual life claims, disability claims, hospital cash, and other insurance products, critical illness, death and funeral claims
- Human Rights Law Research (Masters Level 2016-2019): Focused on looking at school policies and the support pf learners with disabilities in schools from a Child Rights perspective
- Working with learners with severe to profound intellectual disabilities
- Summary of Key Skills and Expertise Demonstrated:
- Mapitso Thaisi’s work experience showcases a unique blend of skills across the academic, healthcare (specifically occupational therapy and rehabilitation), and insurance sectors.
- Extensive experience in assessing functional capacity, managing disability cases, and facilitating vocational rehabilitation, particularly within the context of worker’s compensation (COIDA) and mining.
- Lecturing & Education: Proven ability to teach and impart knowledge in vocational rehabilitation and work-related practice at a university level.
- Insurance & Claims Management: Solid background in managing various types of insurance claims, including group life, individual life, and disability, with a strong understanding of the complexities involved.
- Analytical & Assessment Skills: Demonstrated expertise in conducting evaluations and assessments to determine functional capacity and eligibility for claims/benefits.
- Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Implied understanding of legal frameworks like COIDA relevant to occupational health and compensation, Human Rights Law and Policy Frameworks in South Africa (specializing in education policies and insurance policies)