Occupational Therapist at Östersund Hospital

Do you want to be part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region to long for and grow in? With us, you contribute to development and growth throughout the county and work to provide the best possible service, care, and support for everyone living in or visiting the region.

We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and engagement, where both breadth and specialized skills are valued. Here, you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience.

Are you looking for a workplace that fosters community, collegial support, and where you have fun together? Are you also looking for a job where you are given opportunities to develop in your profession, whether you are new to the field or have experience you can contribute with? Then do not hesitate to apply to us at Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at Östersund Hospital.

We currently have 30 employees, including seven occupational therapists working with surgical, orthopedic, and pediatric departments, as well as providing hand rehabilitation and outpatient care for children/youth.

The workplace is located in Östersund in beautiful Jämtland, close to mountains and Storsjö. As a newcomer to the county, you will receive assistance in finding housing within walking distance to work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an occupational therapist for our unit:

• A permanent position focused on the orthopedic department

You will be placed in the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy unit, working in the orthopedic department alongside several physiotherapists.

As an occupational therapist with us, you will meet patients who have sustained various orthopedic conditions and fractures and be a crucial support in their rehabilitation. You will play an important role in ensuring safe and secure discharges from inpatient care. The work requires you to be flexible and able to prioritize between different tasks as the lengths of stay are relatively short.

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

• Assessment of activity and functional ability post-surgery
• Early ADL training and needs assessment before discharge
• Prescription and fitting of assistive devices
• Planning and coordination of rehabilitation needs with other healthcare providers
• Interprofessional collaboration with physiotherapists, nursing assistants, doctors, nurses, and care planners
• We promote a workplace where everyone is involved, active in their own learning, and contributes to driving the organization forward with the patient in focus.

We look forward to your application!

We place great importance on personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed occupational therapist
• Experience working in inpatient care

OTHER

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with decisiveness, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape everyday life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness grants or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led classes.

Selection and appointment may occur continuously during the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

We have an established mediation process for recruitment and kindly but firmly request no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service sellers.