Vacant job

Are you looking for a varied job as an occupational therapist with close proximity to beautiful nature, accessible outdoor life, and near some of Sweden's best mountain resorts? Vemdalen is 45 minutes away, Lofsdalen 50 minutes, and Funäsdalsfjällen 90 minutes.

Then apply for the position with us at Härjedalen Municipality!

The Rehabilitation Department is part of the Social Services and consists of seven occupational therapists and six physiotherapists.

We work in close collaboration with other staff within care and support in the municipality's special housing, short-term housing, home healthcare, and home help services, as well as for individuals receiving support under the LSS Act. We work with all of Härjedalen as our workplace, based out of the locations Funäsdalen, Hede, and Sveg.

Location: Sveg.

This is a temporary position at 100% with the possibility of extension.

Recruitment and interviews are conducted continuously during the application period. Start date: 2026-08-01 or by agreement.

Responsibilities

- You work with assessment and training in activities, as well as supervision and instruction for patients, relatives, and care staff.

The responsibilities also include home adaptations and prescription of assistive devices.

Qualifications

Requirements:

- Licensed occupational therapist or eligible for licensure by the agreed start date.

- Valid driver's license (Category B).

- Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

A certificate from the Swedish Police Authority (extract from the criminal record) is required for work in elderly care and adult disability services.

Merits:

- Previous experience from municipal operations, both in elderly care and LSS.

- Completed some form of advanced education in transfer technology.

In addition to adequate education and experience, personal suitability is highly valued.

Personal Attributes

- You have a strong commitment to the mission and a clear focus on citizens and employees.

- You have good collaboration skills and a solution-oriented approach with a focus on goals and results.

- You put the care recipient at the center and have a pedagogical approach in contact with residents, relatives, and other staff.

- You are a good organizer, service-oriented, responsible, and able to work both independently and in a team.

- You have an interest in quality and development work and are motivated to be part of the continued development of the operation, as this is constantly in focus in our activities.

- You are confident in your professional role and adapt easily to new work situations and routines.

- You are receptive, easily build connections, and meet the individual where they are.

We offer

- Health and wellness activities during working hours and a wellness allowance.

- Benefits and reimbursements for further studies.

- Participation in the development of the operations.

Contact Information

Camilla Lejon, Unit Manager, 0684 - 167 42, [email protected]

Anna-Maria Sjöström, Union Representative for Physiotherapists, 0684 - 167 86, [email protected]

Anna Wallin, Union Representative for Occupational Therapists, 0680 - 176 48, [email protected]

Workplace

Sveg

Important Information:

Employer: Härjedalen Municipality

Ref.no: 5133502284

Scope of position: 100%

Temporary position

Start date: 2026-08-01

Application deadline: 2026-06-11