Vacant job

Ref: 20252878

Job Responsibilities

In the functional support administration, physiotherapists and occupational therapists work with patients who belong to LSS or social psychiatry.

The overarching goal in our areas of operation is to create a good, valuable, and functional everyday life for our patients and the administration's users. We work with preventive, maintenance, and rehabilitative measures. We are undergoing an organizational change that will focus future health-promoting and preventive efforts on those living in special accommodations belonging to the target groups.

You will work broadly with both transfers and assistive devices as well as with ADL training, cognitive interventions, and specific treatments. All to create a functioning everyday life in balance for our patients.

The health and medical care team around the patient consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, and nursing assistants. You will also collaborate with people in the patients' surroundings, and a pedagogical and educational approach is important to motivate and support individuals in the network around the patient. As part of the team, you contribute valuable and meaningful work for individuals in great need of support and interventions.

At the workplace, you will receive collegial guidance from experienced colleagues and a well-structured orientation program.

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed physiotherapist who is interested in working with individuals in LSS accommodations and social psychiatry. Previous experience working with the target group is an advantage. Experience in municipal healthcare can also be beneficial. You are eager to contribute your knowledge and experience to develop the operations and, of course, you enjoy working in a team around the patient.

You have a holistic view and a good ability to analyze and reflect from different perspectives and can find solutions depending on needs and situations. At the same time, you can delineate your work and work goal-oriented. Your collaboration with the patient, colleagues, and the entire network is good, and you have a responsive, coaching, and supportive approach.

Your ability to plan and prioritize is good, both independently and with the support of your colleagues and immediate supervisor.

Very good knowledge of the Swedish language is required, both spoken and written. Good computer skills and experience with documentation are a requirement.

A B driver's license is required, as well as the ability to cycle.

About the Workplace

In the unit for Personal Assistance, all municipal execution of assistance is gathered in different sections. This contributes to our ability to focus fully on development, as well as knowledge and quality for the operations and the residents of Malmö. We currently have a total of 6 licensed occupational therapists and 6 physiotherapists working together with preventive, improving, and compensatory measures for individuals with reduced functional and/or activity abilities. Together, we make it possible for Malmö residents to live an independent life and have a functioning everyday life.

The unit also includes the section for nurses and nursing assistants. Both operations have workplaces in the same premises and a close collaboration in a team-based working method. The unit also has several other functions attached, including educators, rehabilitation assistants, occupational therapists with specific assignments, and caretakers.

In the functional support administration, we work together to create and develop even better support and services for individuals with disabilities. Our operations are within LSS, social psychiatry, personal assistance, escorts and respite care, and health and medical care. Severely ill children receiving care at home are also part of our mission. We work for everyone's right to good health, opportunities for work and employment, and to participate in society based on their conditions. Join us in creating a meaningful and good life for Malmö residents with mental, intellectual, or physical disabilities!

Read about Malmö city as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (http://malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the Position

Employment Type: Permanent Position
Scope: 100%
Number of Positions: 2
Start Date: By Agreement

In this recruitment, we apply continuous selection.

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