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Do you want to work with highly specialized gait and movement analysis for children, adolescents, and adults in a facility closely linked to research and development? Do you thrive in interdisciplinary teams where advanced assessments contribute to improved diagnostics and treatment? Then this might be the right position for you.

What we offer

• An engaging role involving complex and challenging questions.
• Experienced and supportive colleagues, the majority of whom hold specialist competence.
• Good opportunities for professional development in your role as a physiotherapist.
• Close collaboration with other professions in interdisciplinary teams.

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

About the position

Motoriklab belongs to the Unit for Highly Specialized Pediatric Medicine and Surgical Services at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital in Solna.

The position focuses on assessing gait and movement capabilities in children, adolescents, and sometimes adults with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Currently, three physiotherapists and one technician work at Motoriklab.

In close collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, pediatric neurologists, and orthopedic engineers, the facility offers highly specialized assessments of gait and movement for patients from various parts of healthcare.

The facility works to improve diagnostics, facilitate the choice of treatment methods, evaluate treatment outcomes, and ensure quality in treatment for patients with disabilities.

The position may be combined with outpatient work within our specialized teams.

We are looking for you who

• Are development-oriented and driven by professional growth and contributing to the development of the facility.
• Have good collaboration skills, work well with other professions, and communicate clearly based on the recipient and situation.
• Are independent, take responsibility for your tasks, and act based on your own professional assessment.
• Are flexible, can adapt to changed conditions, and have a solution-focused approach.

Personal suitability is given great weight.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensure as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist with eligibility to work in Swedish healthcare.
• Experience working as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist with children, adolescents, and/or adults.

Merits:

• Master's degree in physiotherapy or medicine.
• Specialist competence in pediatrics, orthopedics, or neurology.
• Experience working in pediatric care, habilitation, and/or rehabilitation.
• Knowledge in biomechanics and gait and movement analysis.
• Doctoral education or research interest.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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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 train tomorrow's healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work within a range of different areas and professions.

Our vision: We shall cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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