Occupational Therapist at Kalmar County Hospital

We offer you a responsible, varied, and interesting job at the occupational therapy and physiotherapy departments at Kalmar County Hospital.

You will primarily work within geriatric inpatient care. In close collaboration with physiotherapists and the staff on the ward, you will work with geriatric patients with various diagnoses and complex needs. Many have cognitive impairments. The working method is structured and takes place in teams. You provide early and professional care through assessments and interventions. You will perform both activity and cognitive assessments.

As an occupational therapist, you will initiate interventions aimed at facilitating the return home for continued training or adaptation.

You will be part of a workgroup characterized by collaboration, experience, and creativity.

Working hours are scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.

About You

You are a licensed occupational therapist. As a person, you have a positive attitude, understand the importance of good communication, and always prioritize the patient's best interests. You take initiative, are flexible, and can adapt to changing circumstances. Furthermore, you have the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with others, and you possess an empathetic approach. You want to be involved in improving the organization while also developing within your profession. We prefer candidates with experience in similar settings. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We welcome your application!

Your Future Workplace

Rehab Söder's mission is to offer citizens in southern Kalmar County rehabilitative services at both specialist and primary care levels. The unit is also responsible for the region's dietitian services in the southern part of the county as well as the social work services at Kalmar County Hospital. Services should be provided in collaboration with other healthcare providers and the patient's social network when necessary. The goal is for our interventions to lead to maintained or improved health.

Kalmar County Hospital is one of three hospitals in Kalmar County. The hospital is an acute care facility with specialized care, maternity care, and postnatal care. More than 2,300 people work here to provide good care and high patient safety to the county's residents. Our employees' continuous development efforts lead to good results in several national measurements. The hospital is located near Kalmar city center and Kalmarsund.

Region Kalmar County is responsible for healthcare, dental care, folk high schools, culture, public transport, and regional development. We have over 7,000 employees who all work together for a healthier, safer, and richer life for the county's residents. With us, you receive many benefits and one of Sweden's best collective agreements. We meet people at all stages of life and have meaningful and developing work – every day.

Region Kalmar County offers all employees a 100% employment. If you work part-time but wish to work full-time, an extension of your position may be offered at another workplace.

We ask that you attach your CV, cover letter, and relevant educational certificates to your application. To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Region Kalmar County, we ask that you apply for the position through our recruitment system and not via email or in paper format.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.