Vacant job

Örebro University Hospital, Karlskoga and Lindesberg Hospital are looking for occupational therapists/occupational therapist assistants as summer substitutes for the summer of 2026.

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Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant Summer Substitute 2026, Region Örebro County Job Responsibilities

The position of occupational therapist involves assessing and treating patients' activity and functional abilities. Common tasks include ADL assessment/training and prescribing assistive devices. Patients you may encounter as an occupational therapist range from children to the elderly, in areas such as orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, and surgery, to name a few. Job responsibilities may vary between different departments.

The role of occupational therapist assistant involves working on a care ward. You will work alongside an occupational therapist, and common tasks include assessment, mobilization, and testing of assistive devices.

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Licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy student who has completed semester 4 or 5 by June 2026.

You are structured and have good collaboration skills.

Positions will be filled continuously during the application period.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, grades, diploma, etc., should be submitted at a possible interview.

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