Physiotherapist in Trauma and Orthopedics

Do you want to make a difference for patients in trauma and orthopedics? We are looking for a physiotherapist who wants to develop in a stimulating and educational environment where you will work closely with experienced colleagues.

Here you will be part of a great team that creates the best care together, every day!

You are offered

• a tailored introduction based on your experiences and knowledge
• to become part of a competent and dedicated team where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills
• the chance to improve care for our patients
• opportunities for extensive knowledge exchange with colleagues and experience working in multiprofessional teams
• professional development and the opportunity to participate in internal training and development projects

Of course, you will also benefit from the general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

The Medical Unit of Health Professions plays an important role in the care provided at Karolinska University Hospital. Here, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, dietitians, and speech therapists work together. Supervision of students is a natural part of your role. Your tasks also include contributing to the development of, for example, care programs and workflows based on evidence and patient needs.

We are now looking for a physiotherapist for our inpatient care in trauma and orthopedics. Here you will meet patients who have suffered trauma and/or orthopedic injuries of various kinds. We have both planned and emergency surgery in the area. You will work on one of the inpatient wards in a team together with occupational therapists, nurses, nursing assistants, and doctors.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to help develop the future of healthcare and contribute to clinical research, development, and education
• enjoys working with others to achieve common goals. You relate to them in an attentive 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
• sees the bigger picture and takes into account the larger perspective. Understands your role but considers the best interests of the entire organization in actions and decisions
• often comes up with ideas and new approaches to work-related issues. Has innovative thinking that can be put into practice and leads to results.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed physiotherapist with permission to practice in Swedish healthcare.

Meritorious:

• Experience working in emergency care
• Master's degree and/or specialist competence
• Previous experience and interest in working with patients in trauma/orthopedics

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period. The position will be filled subject to the necessary decisions being made.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

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About Karolinska University Hospital

At Karolinska University Hospital, we are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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