We are looking for Occupational Therapists

We are currently seeking 2 occupational therapists for our organization as we have employees who will be on leave during the coming year.

A total of thirteen occupational therapists work at the clinic, and we currently need occupational therapists in both outpatient and inpatient care.

Our Offer

For life ahead. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. This means daring to think differently – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life ahead.

The Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic is responsible for specialized neurological rehabilitation and receives patients with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Patients sometimes come at an early stage after acute illness or injury to begin primary rehabilitation, but they also come later in the process. Rehabilitation at the intermediate care level (RIMA) may also occur, aimed at patients who have a need for monitoring or are respiratory care-dependent with simultaneous rehabilitation needs. We provide specialized care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. We have adapted facilities to stimulate and challenge patients; for example, a training session can be conducted in our gym or combined with outdoor activities on our beautiful terrace.

Our catchment area encompasses the entire Southeast healthcare region. We work for close collaboration with other organizations such as neurology, neurosurgery, primary care, and municipalities. We are a university hospital unit with pride in our expertise in neurological rehabilitation. Research and development constitute a significant part of the clinic's work.

Here you can read about our career ladder for occupational therapists and also about your benefits with us.

Job Description

You will work with neurological rehabilitation in one of our interprofessional teams, which, in addition to occupational therapists, consists of physiotherapists, psychologists, speech therapists, social workers, nurses, nursing assistants/rehabilitation assistants, rehabilitation instructors, and doctors. Our teams are characterized by a strong commitment to the work. We support, help, and learn from each other.

The occupational therapist is a natural part of all teams. Main tasks include assessment and training of activity in different environments, cognition, hand rehabilitation, assistive device evaluation, collaboration with other actors regarding, for example, discharge, home rehabilitation, and return to work. Providing information and guidance to relatives and staff is another important part. Administrative tasks include documentation in the Cosmic journal system, as well as writing certificates for, for example, housing adaptations and personal assistance. Patients, relatives, and involved professionals jointly formulate goals for current rehabilitation.

About You

You are a licensed occupational therapist, and it is advantageous if you have experience in neurological rehabilitation. A driver's license is also beneficial as home visits may occur.

As a person, you work well with others and have the ability to listen and communicate constructively. You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively, and you have a good ability to understand others' perspectives or situations. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Application and Employment

We work with ongoing selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

Warm welcome to submit your application! If you need help registering in the system, please contact customer service Support and Service at 010-103 60 00 during office hours.

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