Skaraborg Hospital is looking for an occupational therapist in stroke/neurology

Skaraborg Hospital (SkaS) operates in several locations in Skaraborg, including Falköping, Lidköping, Mariestad, and Skövde. We provide specialist healthcare in around thirty specialties and work together for the health of our patients throughout their lives, offering cohesive and secure care. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect the lives of others. We care about you who make a difference for others, and together we create the workplace of the future.

Description

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As an occupational therapist or physiotherapist at Skaraborg Hospital, you are a crucial piece of the puzzle for patients' well-being and quality of life. Our ambitious team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and administrative secretaries works broadly across the hospital within all somatic departments, together for the best of the patient. But we also work together to develop our operations; we are in the midst of the era of digitization and innovation! Do you want to contribute your valuable skills and help yourself and others develop in your profession? Are you curious about how we can use all the new tools to develop future forms of care? Then Skaraborg Hospital is the workplace for you.

To learn more about us, visit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy - Skaraborg Hospital (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion).

Responsibilities

We are looking for a licensed occupational therapist in the field of stroke/neurology. The position primarily targets acute inpatient care in the area of stroke. Responsibilities mainly consist of assessment and treatment of activity ability as well as prescribing aids. Home visits may occur. Work on the ward is performed in teams. Contact with the continuing care chain is an important part of the work. Supervision of students occurs regularly.

As an occupational therapist, you will be part of a workgroup with various ages and experiences. If the need arises, work in another area may become relevant.

Qualifications

Licensed occupational therapist with at least a bachelor's degree. Experience in stroke and/or neurology is an advantage. Good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish is a requirement. You enjoy new challenges and broadening your skills. Both collaboration and independent work, the ability to prioritize, and being flexible are seen as important. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Other

Do not hesitate to apply for an interesting and developing job where you will work alongside many competent and friendly colleagues! We have a mentorship program where you can have the opportunity to participate as a new employee. The recruitment process is ongoing during the application period.

About Västra Götalandsregionen

Västra Götalandsregionen exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götalandsregionen actively works to digitize more work methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should have basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things. Västra Götalandsregionen places all permanent employees in a state of readiness.

To learn more about Västra Götalandsregionen, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link here (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation here (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

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