Physiotherapist for Neurological Respiratory Clinic

Are you a physiotherapist who wants to work where your job truly makes a difference? Do you want to meet the most severely ill patients in your daily work? Are you interested in neurology and respiratory care as well as research and development? Are you attracted by the thought of working at the forefront of healthcare? Then you might be the physiotherapist we are looking for at the Neurological Respiratory Clinic at Karolinska University Hospital!

What we offer

• an individually tailored introduction based on you and your previous experiences
• extensive experience in specialized medical areas
• a job where you can truly see how your efforts make a difference
• the opportunity to participate in internal training and development projects close to the operations.

Of course, you will also benefit from the general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers.

About the position

Within the section for Neuro, Intensive Care, Cardiology, and Emergency Care, there are occupational therapists and physiotherapists who meet patients in both inpatient and outpatient care. We are now looking for a physiotherapist for the Neurological Respiratory Clinic in Huddinge. Here, you will meet engaged and knowledgeable colleagues and have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and multidisciplinary work environment.

At the Neurological Respiratory Clinic, we receive patients with neurological diseases and respiratory issues from various patient flows. No day is the same, and therefore a willingness to develop personally and professionally is of great importance. We strive to provide patients with high-quality care and ensure safety in treatment. Daily, important collaboration occurs between patients, relatives and/or personal assistants, as well as other professionals.

We are now looking for a physiotherapist with knowledge in respiration who is ready to develop and work in this highly specialized area. Your tasks will include:

• assessment of patients' respiratory capacity
• assessment and fitting of respiratory aids and techniques for clearing secretions from the lungs and airways
• ventilator fitting when respiratory capacity is reduced.

Weekend work and supervision of students are a natural part of your role. Your tasks will also include contributing to the development of care programs and workflows based on evidence and patient needs.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to help develop the future of healthcare and contribute to clinical research, development, and education
• is adaptable to a changing everyday life. You can quickly change your perspective and approach and see opportunities in change
• enjoys working with others to achieve common goals. You relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner and listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively
• is calm, stable, and controlled in stressful situations. You maintain a realistic perspective on situations and focus on the right things in each unique event
• shares your knowledge with colleagues and easily creates and maintains networks.

We place great importance on personal suitability, and you are expected to be a role model in accordance with the hospital's values: responsibility, compassion, and a holistic view.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed physiotherapist with permission to practice within Swedish healthcare
• At least 3 years of experience working with respiration

Meritorious:

• Experience working in acute care and/or outpatient care
• Master's degree and/or specialist competence.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome to your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves care for children and adolescents, the person offered the job will be checked against the suspicion and criminal record register. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

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If you are or have previously been employed by Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

At Karolinska University Hospital, we are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future in collaboration with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work across a range of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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