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Do you want a varied patient work in your role as an assistive technology consultant (occupational therapist)? Do you also have an interest in technology? Then take the opportunity to work as an assistive technology consultant with us!

The area of operation (VO) for assistive technology is part of the administration of Psychiatry, habilitation, and assistive technology. The administration has over 4500 employees and operates in several locations in Skåne. VO assistive technology is responsible for all areas of assistive technology funded by Region Skåne. This includes assistive devices for people with mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and cognitive impairments, medical treatment aids, orthopedic technical aids, and pharmaceutical-related products.

In Skåne, the responsibility for the assistive technology area of mobility, communication, and cognition is divided between the municipalities and Region Skåne, where the region is responsible for assistive devices for children and young people up to 20 years of age, and the municipalities for people over 20 years old. Exceptions are specific aids such as electric wheelchairs and several communication aids.

The assistive technology operations are divided into two areas: logistics/storage and reception areas where patient-related activities are conducted. We have five assistive technology receptions characterized by respectful treatment, positive engagement, close collaboration, and broad competence. Here, unit secretaries, assistive technology consultants, and assistive technology technicians work together with the patient in focus.

KommSyn is responsible for assistive technology areas within communication and cognitive aids, computer-based visual aids, alternative telephony, and hearing technology aids. The unit also includes Datateket, which provides advice on developing apps and computer games.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We welcome two occupational therapists to the team responsible for communication and cognitive aids, primarily based at KommSyn in Lund. You will work in a team alongside occupational therapists, speech therapists, and IT technicians.

As an occupational therapist with us, you will primarily work with assistive devices within the product areas of cognition and communication. This includes control systems, environmental control, movement, and epilepsy alarms. Collaboration between the KommSyn assistive technology reception and the Movement assistive technology receptions occurs. Work methods are under development to better collaborate and utilize our shared resources effectively.

You will work on behalf of prescribers, and the work includes advising, assistive device trials, follow-ups, and training for prescribers, patients, and networks. The patients you meet are both children and adults with very varied disabilities and diagnoses. You alternate between working independently and being part of a team where you contribute your specific expertise as an occupational therapist. Patient visits take place at our receptions, at the prescribers' workplaces, or at the patient's home. This means that travel for work is required using public transport or pool cars.

At KommSyn, pulse and improvement boards are used as part of Lean-inspired work, where deviations and improvements are handled continuously. All units within the Assistive Technology operations use this working method and help each other to improve the operations based on this common structure.

This advertisement concerns two positions, one permanent position and one fixed-term position until 2025-12-31 with the possibility of extension. Please indicate in the survey which of the positions you are interested in.

QUALIFICATIONS

You who are applying are a licensed occupational therapist with the authority to work within Swedish healthcare. You have language skills in Swedish corresponding to at least level C1 according to the Council of Europe's level scale. Travel for work is required, and therefore a valid B driver's license is required. Experience working with people with disabilities and experience with cognitive aids and computer-based communication aids is meritorious for the position.

You are creative and curious and enjoy taking on new challenges. We see it as a prerequisite that you appreciate meeting people and providing advice and support. You enjoy informing and educating others and have a genuine interest in technology. We are looking for someone with a good ability to prioritize and plan your tasks both individually and together with others, as well as the ability to handle many tasks simultaneously. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, independence, and flexibility.

A background check will be conducted before any employment.

In this recruitment, we apply ongoing selection. Welcome with your application today!

OTHER

Region Skåne exists to ensure that everyone living in Skåne feels good and has hope for the future. Through limitless collaborations and care, the best conditions for a healthy life are created within business, public transport, culture, and healthcare in Skåne. Together we make life more possible.

The administration of Psychiatry, habilitation, and assistive technology is the second largest administration with operations throughout Skåne. We have a broad mission where many different competencies together provide our patients with the best care and support. With curiosity and great interest, we also invest in development and research.

The mission within psychiatry is to provide specialized care in publicly operated child, adult, and forensic psychiatry. Habilitation provides habilitation and rehabilitation within publicly operated child, youth, and adult habilitation. Assistive technology is tasked with managing assistive devices prescribed to patients in Skåne. Within the administration, there are also vision, hearing, and deaf services and youth clinics in Skåne.

At https://www.skane.se/ledigajobb (https://www.skane.se/ledigajobb), you can see the stage of Region Skåne's recruitments and how many have applied for the positions.

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