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The Child and Youth Rehabilitation in Kalix caters to children and young people aged 0-18 with permanent disabilities. Our catchment area is Eastern Norrbotten. Our mission is to work in teams around the child based on four perspectives: medical, educational, psychological, and social.

We are looking for
We are looking for a licensed physiotherapist with a valid driver's license (B). Good Swedish in both spoken and written form is required; it is an advantage if you can speak Finnish and have experience working with children and young people with disabilities. Personal qualities are highly valued. You collaborate easily, appreciate and see the benefits of working with others, and possess empathetic skills and strong communication abilities. You see the bigger picture and consider the broader perspective, adapting easily to changing circumstances. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively.

Your responsibilities
As a physiotherapist, you will work with your specific professional expertise to assess motor function and ability. This includes treating by stimulating motor development, preventing complications, and compensating for disabilities. You will design training programs, conduct assessments, prescribe and test individually adapted aids, and provide information and guidance to patients, relatives, and staff. As a physiotherapist in the habilitation team, you will work alongside occupational therapists, social workers, special educators, psychologists, nurses, and doctors. We also collaborate extensively with other stakeholders around the child/youth and their network. You will receive an introduction from physiotherapist colleagues in the regional habilitation.

What we offer you
- Close collaboration with physiotherapist colleagues in the region
- Method guidance in TBA, applied behavior analysis, and PBS, positive behavior support
- Professional meetings
- Development and career opportunities where you can help shape the future of health and care
- Health-promoting workplaces with access to wellness activities and wellness grants
- Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/ (https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/)

Information about the position
We offer you a permanent full-time position, daytime Monday to Friday. Start date by agreement. Region Norrbotten applies individual salary setting according to collective agreements.

The position is within pediatric care: We apply a background check prior to employment decisions according to the regulations in the Act (2013:852) on background checks of persons working with children.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's minority languages and therefore value your skills in Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We actively work for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplace is accessible to all.

Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!