Physiotherapist to Trauma, Acute Surgery and Orthopedics

Are you an engaged physiotherapist driven by making a real difference? Do you also have an interest in emergency care, research, and innovation at one of the world's best university hospitals? Then read on, we are now looking for a physiotherapist who wants to work at the forefront of care in the area of Trauma, Acute Surgery, and Orthopedics!

You are offered

• a rewarding job where you can broaden your experience in advanced medical areas
• to be part of an experienced team, where many have specialist competence in physiotherapy
• the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams, where everyone plays an important role in providing the best care for the patient
• individually tailored introduction and continuous professional development through internal training and practice-related development projects.

Of course, you will also benefit from the general benefits offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

In the role of physiotherapist for Trauma, Acute Surgery, and Orthopedics in Huddinge, you will combine work in both inpatient and outpatient care. You will be part of a team of about 25 employees, several of whom have an advanced academic degree.

The surgical and orthopedic activities in Huddinge are extensive and include both planned and emergency patient flows. Your main task will be in outpatient care where you will work at the physiotherapy clinic equipped with a large gym, pool, treatment rooms, and gymnasium. In inpatient care, you will collaborate with various professional groups to ensure an efficient care flow and provide the physiotherapy that each patient needs.

Supervision of students may be included as part of the role. You are also expected to contribute to the development of the operations within, for example, care programs and workflows based on evidence and patient needs. The assignment also includes weekend duty every sixth Saturday.

The advertisement refers to a temporary position for 9 months.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to help develop the future of healthcare and contribute to clinical research, development, and education
• plans, organizes, and prioritizes work effectively, setting and adhering to deadlines
• works well with others and enjoys working in teams to achieve common goals, being responsive and handling disagreements constructively
• is clear in your oral communication, speaking articulately and engagingly in individual meetings as well as in small and large groups, listening and being receptive to the other party with the ability to adapt to the situation
• is adaptable to a changing everyday life, able to quickly change attitudes and see opportunities in changes.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed physiotherapist with the authority to practice within Swedish healthcare

Meritorious:

• Master's degree or equivalent
• Approved qualification as a specialist physiotherapist.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously.

In connection with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

The position will be filled subject to any changes in the needs of the operations.

Warm welcome to your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves care for children and adolescents, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war situation.

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

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital 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 together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

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

Please read more about us at karolinska.se (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Theme Women's Health and Health Professions

Women's health encompasses all activities within reproductive medicine, benign gynecological care, pregnancy, childbirth, and fetal medicine care in both Huddinge and Solna. We also have a nationally highly specialized mission in fetal medicine.

Health professions; physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, speech therapists, and psychologists meet patients' needs and create added value in collaboration with other professions within all themes and functions of the hospital.

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