Licensed Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist Wanted at Karolinska University Hospital

Are you a licensed physiotherapist or physical therapist looking to develop quickly? Do you want to work at the forefront of healthcare and contribute to the development of care for our patients alongside experienced colleagues? Then you should apply to us!

You are offered

• a tailored introduction based on your experiences and skills
• to become part of a competent and dedicated team where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise
• the chance to improve care for our patients, with ample opportunity for knowledge exchange with colleagues and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• professional development and the opportunity to participate in internal training and development projects
• wellness allowance of up to 5000 SEK, or a wellness hour with a 3500 SEK wellness allowance, as well as access to our excellent staff gyms in Solna and Huddinge.

Of course, you will also benefit from all the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers!

About the position

The Medical Unit of Health Professions plays an important role in the care provided at Karolinska University Hospital. Here, we have occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nursing assistants, supply managers, administrators, social workers, psychologists, dietitians, and speech therapists. Supervising students is a natural part of your role. Your tasks will also include contributing to the development of care programs and workflows based on evidence and patient needs.

We are now looking for a specialist physiotherapist in the area of cardiology:

In cardiology, you will work in our inpatient care where we meet patients in cardiology, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. In our outpatient care, we conduct cardiac rehabilitation according to national guidelines focusing on assessing patients' abilities and group training.

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 a responsive and flexible 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 considers the broader perspective. Understands your role but acts in the best interest of the entire organization in decisions and actions.
• often comes up with ideas and new approaches to work-related issues. Has innovative thinking that can be implemented in practice and leads to results.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed physiotherapist/physical therapist with permission to practice within the Swedish healthcare system.

Desirable:

• Experience working in acute care
• Master's degree
• Specialist competence in the field
• Previous experience and interest in working with patients in the area

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. So submit your application today!

Warm welcome to submit your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves care for children and adolescents, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

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If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital 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 alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today.

Feel free to read more about us at karolinska.se (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Theme Women's Health and Health Professions

Women's health encompasses all activities within reproductive medicine, benign gynecological care, pregnancy, childbirth, and fetal medicine care in both Huddinge and Solna. We also have a nationally highly specialized mission in fetal medicine. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/om-oss/teman-och-funktioner/tema-kvinnohalsa-och-halsoprofessioner/).

Health professions; physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, speech therapists, and psychologists meet patients' needs and create added value in collaboration with other professions within all themes and functions of the hospital.

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