Vacant job

Are you an occupational therapist with an interest in home care and special housing? Then we might be looking for you! The Care and Social Services Department in Östersund Municipality is now recruiting an occupational therapist to the central unit for licensed personnel.

Today, six occupational therapists work on the unit in close teams together with eight physiotherapists, twelve district nurses, and one nursing assistant. The existing work group is highly experienced with broad and in-depth knowledge. In your work, you will assist citizens in both special housing (SÄBO) and home care. Our central unit serves two private and three municipal special housing facilities, as well as citizens with home care who belong to the municipality's four central home care groups.

We are located in newly renovated premises at Österängsparken in central Östersund. You will have your own office desk in a larger office room where occupational therapists and physiotherapists sit together, which promotes good collaboration. A major advantage of the premises is that the central home care groups are located in the same building, which facilitates collaboration and supervision of home care staff.

The employment level is 100%, and you will work Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, starting September 1st or as agreed. We have annual working hours, which offers flexibility in working times, provided the work allows for it.

Your new job

As an occupational therapist, you work with planning, leading, and carrying out rehabilitation work. You are the one who assesses needs and creates conditions for the individual to have the most meaningful life possible by performing necessary interventions. The work includes prescribing assistive devices and supervising staff and relatives. In your work, you collaborate closely with physiotherapists and district nurses, as well as cooperating closely with other licensed personnel and basic staff within the area's home care groups and the special housing facilities we serve.

The work includes case reviews and collaboration with colleagues where the opportunity for collegial support is great. Additionally, professional development meetings are held for all occupational therapists in the municipality 2–3 times per term for competence development purposes. During these meetings, new working methods, routines, or assistive devices can be discussed, or other training can be held. In other words, there are good opportunities for development in the role.

Common tasks

• Rehabilitation interventions
• Perform health-promoting and preventive interventions
• Participate with others in patient cases
• Conduct follow-ups of interventions
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, and other agencies

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Licensed occupational therapist
• Category B driver's license

Merits

• Work experience as an occupational therapist
• Experience from municipal health and social care

We are looking for you

The person we are looking for is flexible, adapts to changed conditions, and sees opportunities in new situations. You are secure and stable, take responsibility for your task, and relate in a way that is well-adapted to the situation in meetings with citizens, relatives, and colleagues. With a good holistic view, you consider the best interests of the operation in your actions and work loyally based on set goals, guidelines, and decisions. You communicate clearly, listen attentively, and are engaged. Through personal maturity, responsibility, and an independent working style, you drive your work forward in a structured and professional manner.

We welcome your application!

How the recruitment process works

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with it. We ask you to complete this if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and ad sales representatives.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and accountants, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Care and Social Services Department

Within the Care and Social Services Department, we apply optional employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time in other operations within your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operation's needs meet. Working with heart at the Care and Social Services Department means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It is important. Really.