Occupational Therapy Specialist Care in Gästrikland is Hiring Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy Specialist Care in Gästrikland provides specialist-based care for patients admitted to Gävle Hospital and for patients referred from other hospitals in the region, as well as for specific patients from primary care and other specialist care in other parts of the country. Our focus is on person-centered and evidence-based rehabilitation, uninterrupted care pathways, and good accessibility. This is carried out within the framework of given resources, priorities, and equity across the region.

At Occupational Therapy Specialist Care in Gästrikland, you will not just get a job; you will gain a career, a context, and a place where you can grow and develop together with us.

We are now looking for two occupational therapists for our pleasant unit at Gävle Hospital!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an occupational therapist at Specialist Care Gästrikland, you will work alongside all hospital departments and several clinics, such as hand clinic, lymph clinic, children's clinic, and memory clinic. We are a dynamic team of 26 occupational therapists and four rehab assistants working together to improve our patients' daily lives. Our occupational therapists play a key role in both outpatient and inpatient care, and we take pride in our high standards and our focus on patient well-being. We support each other in our daily work, and you will receive good supervision as well as excellent opportunities for professional development.

As an occupational therapist with us, you will work with:

• assessment, treatment, and training of activity ability and function.
• evaluation and prescription of assistive devices.
• training and advice for healthcare personnel.
• collaboration with the various units/departments we cooperate with.

With us, you will receive:

• a varied job where no day is the same.
• the opportunity to participate in business development and work environment efforts through active employee engagement.
• opportunities for professional development and regular internal training alongside competent and experienced colleagues.
• good opportunities for specialization and the chance to work within our specialized outpatient care.

As an employer, we care about you as an employee, and we actively work to promote a healthy lifestyle. Within Region Gävleborg, we offer options for vacation exchange, a generous wellness grant, and the possibility of a benefit bicycle. Read more about our various benefits here (https://www.regiongavleborg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-i-region-gavleborg/dina-formaner/).

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills who is attentive to others' needs and perspectives, contributing to constructive dialogue and a positive work environment. You plan and structure your work effectively, ensuring that deadlines are met and tasks are performed with quality and precision. You also handle unexpected situations calmly and creatively, viewing changes as opportunities for development rather than obstacles. Furthermore, you see what needs to be done, and through your commitment and proactive attitude, you help the organization develop and achieve results. To provide equitable care across the region, it is also beneficial if you are flexible and willing to travel for work, which also provides a chance to build strong relationships, exchange knowledge, and make a real difference in people's daily lives.

In the role of occupational therapist, you must:

• be a licensed occupational therapist.

For these positions, it is advantageous if you have experience working in inpatient care, preferably with a focus on stroke rehabilitation, but this is not a requirement. It is also beneficial if you have experience mentoring students.

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Submit your application today to have the opportunity to become part of our community and make a difference every day!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

With 7,500 employees, we are the largest employer in the region. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a vibrant Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of your role with us, you help the residents of the region and contribute to society. We are at the forefront of societal development and invest in your growth and development as an employee. With us, you can use all your strength to create the future of Gävleborg together with your colleagues.

The Health and Medical Care Administration's approximately 6,500 employees work together to provide the region's residents with the best conditions for an active life with increased quality of life. By providing good and close care throughout the region, we lay the foundation for a strong and healthy Gävleborg.

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