Physiotherapist at Karolinska University Hospital

Are you a physiotherapist who doesn’t want every day to look the same? Do you have an interest in emergency care, research, and development? Are you attracted by the idea of working at the forefront of geriatric care while collaborating with experienced colleagues from various professions? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

What we offer

• individually tailored introduction
• broad experience in specialized medical areas
• experienced colleagues from various professions, many with specialist competence in cognition, geriatrics, and multimorbidity
• work in multidisciplinary teams, where everyone plays an important role in providing the best care for the patient
• opportunity to participate in internal training and operational development projects.

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

About the position

Within the Multisick Elderly unit, we meet our frail elderly patients, often with multiple diagnoses to consider. In our unit, we follow the patient all the way from direct admissions from the emergency department to our acute care unit GAVA, to one of our wards, and then discharge from the hospital to home, assisted living, or geriatrics.

In these departments, the physiotherapist has a defined role in the investigation, which is multiprofessional. The investigations may include neurological, cognitive, or somatic assessments, medication reviews, collecting information from relatives regarding symptomatology, and observations on the ward focusing on cognitive and functional abilities.

The work involves being able to conduct and evaluate functional and activity assessments, promote physical activity to prevent complications, and prescribe assistive devices when necessary. You will work both independently and in teams and participate in training the ward staff.

Supervision of Swedish and international students is a natural part of your role. Your tasks also include contributing to the development of care programs and workflows based on evidence and the patient's needs.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to be part of developing the future of healthcare for geriatric patients 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 collaboratively with others to achieve common goals. You relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner, listening, communicating, and resolving conflicts constructively
• plans, organizes, and prioritizes your work effectively. For you, it is important to set and adhere to timelines.

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed physiotherapist with permission to practice within Swedish healthcare.

Meritorious:

• Experience working in inpatient care, with geriatric patients and/or emergency 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 personal 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.

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

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be assigned to military service. Read more here. (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/)

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

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 the patient. 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.

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

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