We are looking for an occupational therapist with experience in hand rehabilitation!

Would you like to become our new colleague? At our clinic in Lidingö, about 30 people work with various professions.

We are located in nice premises in Torsvik, two minutes by bus from Ropsten subway station. It is a workplace full of knowledgeable and friendly employees. Lidingö also offers proximity to nature, the sea, and the city – a perfect combination for both work and quality of life. You can read more about us at Lidingö rehab (https://www.lidingorehab.se).

We offer our employees benefits such as flexible working hours, wellness compensation, free open health care, and occupational pension, etc. Benefits at Stockholm County's Healthcare Area (https://www.regionstockholm.se).

Job Responsibilities:

The job responsibilities mainly consist of examining/treating patients with hand issues but may also include other occupational therapy interventions occurring in primary care, varying in scope and guided by your competence and the needs of the organization.

In primary care rehabilitation, you will meet patients with a variety of diseases, injuries, and disabilities. Supervision of students is part of the assignment. Work in home rehabilitation may occur.

Qualifications:

• Licensed occupational therapist authorized to practice within Swedish healthcare.
• Experience working in Swedish healthcare, preferably in primary care rehabilitation, and experience with the TakeCare journal system is an advantage.
• Driving license B.

Employment Type:

Permanent employment 100%. Start date by agreement. A probationary period may apply.

Personal Qualities:

We place great importance on professional interaction with both patients and colleagues. Planning and coordination are familiar concepts for you, and you are comfortable working independently and making your own decisions. Qualities that are beneficial for this position include being attentive, flexible, and innovative.

A good and respectful approach to patients, relatives, and colleagues, as well as the ability to share knowledge and information, is of utmost importance. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and how well you fit into the team.

Additional Information:

We will continuously review applications and may call for interviews before the application deadline.

Welcome with your application! The position will be filled provided that it does not need to be reserved for internal relocation, according to current regulations.

For patient-related work within Stockholm County's Healthcare Area:

• background checks will be applied before hiring decisions according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for background checks during employment.
• employees who will have patient contact must undergo a pre-employment medical examination, according to current directives, which is done through occupational health services before employment.
• in addition to Swedish professional licensing, good knowledge of the Swedish language at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required. The same requirements apply to non-licensed personnel with patient contact.

Stockholm County's Healthcare Area (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare services in the Region Stockholm's administration within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, urgent care, somatic specialist care, habilitation, and health as well as assistive devices. In collaboration with Karolinska Institute, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more here (https://www.slso.regionstockholm.se/).

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