Physiotherapist Wanted in Nyköping Municipality

Are you an engaged physiotherapist with a focus on patient needs and a desire to develop in your work? Join us in creating the best possible quality of life for our patients!

With us, the future of municipal health and medical care is emerging, and together we create the best conditions. Here, district nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists work together. We are responsible for medical care and rehabilitation for the municipality's residents, with the main task of providing care and treatment to those who need support and cannot reach their health center. We are in an exciting phase and in the midst of a transition towards Close Care. The most important thing for us in our daily work is to always put the patient and their needs at the center.

Within the workgroup, there is close collaboration and a community where all questions are welcome. We offer a workplace where you, together with your colleagues, can help develop methods to create the best possible municipal healthcare based on patient needs and resources.

In 2026, we will implement an initiative to increase staffing of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within short-term care services. The need for short-term placements has increased in recent years, and we need to meet this demand to offer appropriate measures and rehabilitative efforts. Currently, we have a very well-functioning team working within short-term care services in Nyköping Municipality. They look forward to expanding their team with an additional Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapist, thereby positively developing the operations moving forward.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a physiotherapist in municipal health and medical care, you will assess, investigate, and evaluate function based on the individual's capabilities, goals, and current health status. The physiotherapeutic measures consist of function-preserving and rehabilitative efforts, including the prescription and trial of assistive devices. Prescription and guidance of nursing staff in rehabilitative practices constitute an important part of the work, including transfer training.

Your work and efforts should contribute to patients maintaining and developing the best possible activity and functional ability, regardless of living situation. As a physiotherapist, you have great opportunities for teamwork with occupational therapists, nurses, and other healthcare and social care staff. Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists work in pairs within their respective areas of responsibility. Collaboration is an important part of promoting professional development and obtaining a holistic view of care and rehabilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has:

• a license as a physiotherapist.
• a valid driver's license and good driving experience with a passenger car.
• the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish.
• good computer skills.

We consider previous experience working as a physiotherapist or experience from other municipal or regional health and medical care as meritorious. Furthermore, knowledge of Visma Web SESAM (ordering system for assistive devices) is also an advantage.

Your personal qualities are important, and we will place great emphasis on these. We prefer a creative person who is engaged in their own and the organization's development. You are not afraid to take initiative and dare to try new things; you have good communication skills and convey your messages in a pedagogical manner. You are collaborative and comfortable working independently. You value a professional approach and contribute to a positive work environment. It is also crucial to show interest in working within the area of operations and to put the patient's needs at the center.

Selection is ongoing. We welcome your application today!

OTHER

Located by the coast, an hour from Stockholm, lies Nyköping. A rapidly growing municipality with a focus on sustainability and good service. Here, distances are shorter, nature is closer, and life is a bit easier.

Working in Nyköping Municipality means becoming part of an ambitious organization in an exciting growth phase. Among other things, the Ostlänken is being built, which is a 16-kilometer new double-track railway between Järna and Linköping. New transport hubs are also being built: one in central Nyköping and one at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. This development will positively impact our region for many years to come, both in terms of the labor market and good citizen services.

Approximately 4,300 people work within Nyköping Municipality, and our broad organization with many professional groups provides you with good development opportunities. Here, many of society's most important jobs exist. Therefore, if you choose to work with us, you can be sure to engage in meaningful tasks. Here, you make a difference, both for individuals and for the municipality as a whole. Welcome to a workplace where opportunities grow.

• Probationary employment may be applied.
• This position may be assigned to the municipality's war organization, which means that the municipality ensures the position during heightened preparedness.
• A security review may be conducted for this position according to the Security Protection Act.
• Tests in early selection may be used in this recruitment.
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• We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.
• The position will be filled under the condition that it is not needed for already employed staff.