Physiotherapist with interest in acute care

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in acute care, research, and development? Are you attracted by the idea of working at the forefront of healthcare while collaborating with experienced colleagues? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

You are offered

individually tailored introduction
broad experience in specialized medical areas
experienced colleagues, many with specialist competence in the field
opportunity to participate in internal training and operational development projects.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general advantages that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

The Unit for Health Professions plays an important role in the care provided at Karolinska University Hospital. We are now looking for a physiotherapist for our section within Cancer, Infection, Inflammation, and Women's Health in Huddinge. Here you will meet engaged and knowledgeable colleagues and have the opportunity to work in a stimulating work environment.

Within the section for Cancer, Infection, Inflammation, and Women's Health, we meet patients in both inpatient and outpatient care in the following areas: pulmonology, rheumatology, upper abdominal surgery, urology, gynecology, hematology, nephrology, endocrinology, kidney and liver transplantation, and stem cell transplantation.

We are now looking for a physiotherapist for our inpatient care with a primary focus on nephrology and endocrinology. The patients' care needs vary as we receive patients with different underlying diseases. No day is the same; therefore, a willingness to develop personally and within your profession is of great importance. We strive to offer patients high-quality care and ensure safety in treatment.

The work involves being able to conduct and evaluate functional assessments, postoperative care, promote physical activity to prevent complications, and prescribe aids when necessary. You will work both independently and in a team and participate in educating the department's staff.

Supervision of Swedish and international students is a natural part of your position. Your tasks also include contributing to the development of, for example, care programs and workflows based on evidence and the patient's needs.

This advertisement is for a temporary position until 2026-05-31. Start date by agreement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who

wants to help develop the future of healthcare and contribute to clinical research, development, and education
can easily adapt to a changing everyday life. You can quickly change your perspective and approach and see opportunities in change
enjoys working together with others to achieve common goals. You relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner and listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively
plans, organizes, and prioritizes your work effectively. For you, it is important to set and adhere to deadlines.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Licensed physiotherapist with permission to practice within Swedish healthcare.

Meritorious:

Experience working in inpatient care.
Master's degree and/or specialist competence.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period.

To ensure your application is complete, it should include:

CV
Other attachments (attachments included)

Cover letter
Professional license

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

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