Occupational Therapist for Palliative Care and ASIH, Kristianstad

Make a difference. Every day.

Is a focus on the patient and an empathetic approach second nature to you? Do you want to make a difference while being given the opportunity to develop both in your professional role and as a person? Then you are warmly welcome to apply for the position of Occupational Therapist with us!

The Unit for Palliative Care and Advanced Home Healthcare (ASIH) within Region Skåne has the overarching goal of offering equal care to all inhabitants of Skåne regardless of diagnosis, age, and place of residence. In Kristianstad, the unit has a specific assignment to provide palliative specialist care via home visits around the clock. The unit is divided into two parts that work closely together; the palliative care ward and advanced home healthcare. At our palliative care ward in Kristianstad, we have eleven care beds, and within the municipalities of Kristianstad, Bromölla, and Östra Göinge, we have approximately 30 care beds in the home. We collaborate with municipal care and social services to offer holistic care together.

The majority of our patients are cared for in their homes. Patients come to our palliative care ward for shorter or longer stays, depending on the reason for admission. We also have a palliative consultation team that visits referred patients in hospitals and home environments, acting as support to other healthcare providers. For the past year, we have also launched a palliative specialist clinic (PM) during daytime hours. This, together with our consultative support, will form a large part of our future assignment where we actively work to meet the healthcare needs of the future. This means we will meet more patients at an earlier stage, and one step in this is "Basonkologin," a region-wide collaboration where care is brought closer to the patients. Patients who have undergone cancer treatment, for example, are offered symptom relief and certain treatments at home.

As an employee at ASIH and the palliative care ward, you will work in a creative organization alongside competent colleagues, where you are a vital part of the team. Short decision-making paths give you great opportunities to influence your work. We have our own duty line together with ASIH in Hässleholm, and the team's physicians are available around the clock.

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Job Responsibilities

We welcome you who are interested in working together with the patient, relatives, and the team to create conditions for the individual to function in their daily life.

As an occupational therapist, you will work with the whole person from your professional perspective and meet the person in their own home environment. We offer you a great variety in your work and the opportunity for regular internal training.

The occupational therapist's tasks and areas of responsibility in palliative care involve interventions focused on good quality of life. You convey a palliative rehabilitative perspective in the team and work, among other things, with assessment/mapping of functional ability and providing support and assistance to the patient to work towards goals and wishes. The occupational therapist has trust-based prescription rights for municipal assistive devices as well as prescription rights for regional assistive devices.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed occupational therapist with eligibility to work within Swedish healthcare. Proficiency in Swedish at level C1 or higher according to the Council of Europe's scale is a requirement. Since the operations consist of care beds in the patient's own home, a valid B-driving license is required.

We view it as positive if you enjoy working both independently and together with other professional groups. The role requires that you have a good ability to prioritize among your tasks. You find it stimulating to work to optimize the patient's quality of life. Furthermore, you are engaged, contribute to a good work climate, and have good initiative and a sense of responsibility for your work. The job requires good communication and collaboration skills. Great importance is attached to personal suitability.

We apply ongoing selection in this recruitment. Welcome with your application today!

Employment Type: Permanent position.

Region Skåne exists so that everyone living in Skåne feels well and has confidence in the future. Through borderless cooperation and care, the best conditions are created for a healthy life in business, public transport, culture, and healthcare in Skåne. Together, we make life more possible.

The Department of Close Care and Health has existed since January 1, 2025. The department is responsible for grant-funded care operations within close care. This includes, among other things, mobile teams and specialized palliative care, reception operations within close care, emergency care within close care, 1177 by phone, as well as certain region-wide functions. Additionally, the department is responsible for the development and follow-up of the transition to close care in Region Skåne. The number of employees is estimated to be around 1,000.

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