Occupational Therapist for the Rehabilitation Unit – Support and Service (FSS) - Hässleholm

Hässleholm Municipality is an important hub in Sweden. Here, people come together to live, experience, work, and learn in a community characterized by curiosity and development. Our employees create quality that is visible, show respect for the individual, and focus on the resident.

The Health and Medical Care Department is responsible for services within home care and rehabilitation. The services are performed by nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, who also delegate to care staff in other operational areas based on their profession.

Do you want to work with activity and participation – and make a real difference in people's everyday lives?

With us, you will have the chance to work closely with patients alongside an engaged team of colleagues from various professions.

We are now looking for a licensed occupational therapist for our Rehabilitation Unit, focusing on the Support and Service (FSS) operations.

We offer you:

• A meaningful job where you can contribute to increasing people's independence and participation in everyday life.
• The opportunity to work within habilitation, rehabilitation, training, and adapted physical activity, focusing on each individual's needs.
• A close interdisciplinary collaboration with physiotherapists, nurses, case managers, rehabilitation assistants, unit managers, and care staff.
• A competent and supportive team that helps you quickly settle into your role – we offer a mentor during the introduction, regular staff meetings, and professional meetings to share experiences and develop together.
• Flexible working hours, wellness benefits, and the possibility to exchange vacation day supplements for extra days off.
• A competitive salary and a work environment where balance and well-being are prioritized.

About the position

As an occupational therapist with us, you will work with individuals who have disabilities, aiming to create increased participation, structure, and meaning in their everyday and work lives.

Job responsibilities include:

• Assessment of activity ability (ADL) and cognitive functions.
• Support in time management, activity balance, and structure in everyday life.
• Training, rehabilitation, and prescription of assistive devices.
• Working in the digital system Mina Planer together with colleagues in the region.
• Collaboration with other professionals and relatives to create the best possible interventions.

The position is a temporary contract until 2025-12-31, with the possibility of extension.

Scope: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Working hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, with the possibility of flexible hours.
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a licensed occupational therapist with the authority to practice within Swedish health and medical care. (Requirement)
• Have a B driver's license for a manual transmission vehicle. (Requirement)
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. (Requirement)
• Have good computer skills, as all documentation is done digitally. (Requirement)

It is meritorious if you also have:

• Experience working within Support and Service (FSS) or similar operations.
• Experience with the assessment tool KaTid.

We believe that you who are applying:

• Have a solution-focused approach and a genuine interest in supporting others to a more independent life.
• Enjoy working both independently and in a team, valuing collaboration across professional boundaries.
• Are attentive, positive, and see opportunities in every meeting.
• Share our values as described in Hässleholm Municipality's employee and leadership policy.

About us at the Rehabilitation Unit

We are part of the Care Administration's department for health and medical care, responsible for home care and rehabilitation throughout Hässleholm Municipality.

The Rehabilitation Unit's mission covers twelve geographical areas, including regular housing, special housing, and FSS. We work in teams under the leadership of two unit managers and have a close and developing collaboration between our various professional groups.

We care about your well-being!

With us, you will be offered good benefits, balance in work life, and a work environment that encourages engagement and joy at work.

You share the values and approaches described in our employee and leadership policy.

Hässleholm Municipality's employee and leadership policy

Other

For those with protected personal information, we refer to the recruiting manager for further information on how to apply.

About us

The Care Administration's mission is to provide care, support, and treatment to elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and persons needing home care. The administration has approximately 1,700 permanent employees and has a turnover of just over one billion kronor. The Care Administration is divided into four operational areas: regular housing, special housing, support and service for disabilities, and the health and medical care department. The administration also includes the authority unit and a staff with important support functions such as HR, finance, and IT. We are proud of our employees and work according to our vision: “Hässleholm Municipality offers Sweden's best care and support performed by the proudest employees.”

Welcome to become one of us!