Welcome as an Occupational Therapist to the Rheumatology Clinic

Welcome as an occupational therapist to us at the Rheumatology Clinic at Östersund Rehab Center. The Rheumatology Clinic is one of several operations within the Heart, Neurology, and Rehabilitation area. Our operations are conducted at Remonthagen, located about 2.5 km from Östersund Hospital. Östersund Rehab Center also has a rehabilitation department, outpatient rehabilitation, and a pain unit.

The Rheumatology Clinic is a specialist clinic for the investigation, care, and treatment of patients with confirmed or suspected rheumatic inflammatory diseases. The unit consists of a comprehensive outpatient operation and has access to inpatient care at the rehabilitation department if necessary. Our operations consist of a multiprofessional team including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, medical secretaries, and nursing assistants at our own laboratory. Outpatient care is provided in the form of individual visits, day care, and some group activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an occupational therapist, you will work independently but also in a team with other professionals. The main tasks include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating based on the occupational therapy process, with interventions following the specific operational interventions based on national guidelines and person-centered care pathways.

The occupational therapist's interventions aim to:

• reduce/prevent functional impairment
• achieve the best possible activity and participation in daily life and work towards maintaining/improving work capacity
• strengthen personal factors and contribute to a supportive environment (e.g., physical environment, aids, attitudes of the surroundings)
• provide support for healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits

There is a great opportunity for extension of the temporary position.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a licensed occupational therapist with an interest and preferably experience in working in a team with rheumatological rehabilitation. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, the ability to plan and structure their work, and engagement in patient work and development of the organization. A driving license (B) is required.

OTHER

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with decisiveness, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you will have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape everyday life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness grants or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led classes.

Selection and appointment may occur continuously during the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

We have an established middle ground for recruitment and therefore kindly but firmly request no contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.