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Our area of operation consists of three sections; endocrinology, nephrology, and rheumatology. Within the endocrinology department, there are diabetes and endocrine clinics in both Malmö and Lund, as well as specialized day-care and foot clinics. Malmö is also home to our obesity clinic. Inpatient endocrinology care is provided at the Endocrinology Ward. We are responsible for the Southern Healthcare Region and provide highly specialized university and county hospital care.

At the Endocrinology Ward, patients with various hormonal diseases are treated and investigated. The most common diagnoses are type 1 diabetes, complicated type 2, and endocrine diseases where thyroid and pituitary diseases dominate. We work in teams consisting of nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, dietitians, social workers, diabetes nurses, and medical secretaries. Together, we strive for good care where the patient's well-being is always the focus.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

We want to strengthen our team with rehabilitation staff and are therefore looking for a physiotherapist for the Endocrinology Ward in Malmö.

The responsibilities mainly involve being responsible for the physiotherapy care of general medical patients. As a physiotherapist, you will receive both newly admitted patients and those coming for follow-up visits. The patients often have various types of long-term complications, such as diabetes and foot ulcer issues. The work also includes functional assessment and training of inpatients, participation in coordinating care planning processes, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, as well as staff education. Part of the clinic activities are conducted in collaboration with the foot team. Collaboration also occurs with other teams within the hospital when other endocrine-related musculoskeletal problems arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate is a licensed physiotherapist with permission to practice in Swedish healthcare. Proficiency in Swedish at level C1 or higher according to the Council of Europe's scale is a requirement. Previous experience working with diabetes and foot ulcer patients is considered an asset.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities such as initiative and teamwork skills, flexibility, and a willingness to develop. You should be able to work independently with responsibility for your own area and have a forward-looking attitude. Furthermore, you value working in teams with colleagues from different professions and have good communication skills.

In this recruitment process, we work with continuous selection. We warmly welcome your application!

Employment type: Permanent position.

Region Skåne is responsible for healthcare, public transport, and sustainable development throughout Scania. Our highest decision-making body is the Regional Assembly, which is directly elected by the inhabitants of Scania. Region Skåne is a values-driven organization that works with the values of welcoming, driving, caring, and respect in everything we do.

Skåne University Hospital (Sus) is located in Lund and Malmö and is the country's third-largest hospital. Sus is a knowledge hub for healthcare at all stages of life at regional, national, and international levels. Our 12,000 employees drive development within the university hospital's three mission areas: care, research, and education. Here, you will work in a values-driven organization that develops healthcare together with patients and their relatives. Welcome!

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