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Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with our patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation within a cohesive healthcare system in the Region of Västra Götaland. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always at the center. We offer local and regional healthcare, as well as highly specialized care for patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new ways of working, we can simplify life at the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and efficient high-quality care.

About the Department

Mölndal Hospital has a strong focus on orthopedic injuries, but also treats patients with purely medical conditions. The occupational therapy unit provides occupational therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient care within orthopedics, stroke/medicine, and geriatrics. The workplace is knowledge-intensive, featuring several master's-level specialists and PhD-qualified occupational therapists. Approximately 35 occupational therapists work at the unit, organized into two groups: the Outpatient Group focusing on hand rehabilitation (orthopedics and hand surgery) and the Inpatient Group covering orthopedics, geriatrics, and stroke/medicine.

What We Offer

As an occupational therapist in outpatient care at Mölndal Hospital, you will have a varied and developmental role in an ambitious, pleasant, and well-functioning department where clinical practice, education, research, and development are integral parts of daily life.

• Permanent full-time position
• Start date by agreement
• Introduction to the department and opportunity for mentorship
• Clinical specialization and opportunities for further education
• Benefits such as wellness allowances and other staff benefits.

Responsibilities

As an occupational therapist specializing in hand rehabilitation, you will work with varied patient interventions in outpatient care; assessing and treating hand injuries such as fractures, sprains, dislocations, nerve injuries, and tendon injuries. Common interventions include casting, edema treatment, exercise therapy, activity training, scar treatment, sensory training, splinting, and various interventions related to activities of daily living.

All work is conducted based on national and local guidelines and prioritization orders.

About You

You are a trained and licensed occupational therapist, preferably with experience in the rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and hand rehabilitation.

You appreciate a varied workload and have strong prioritization skills. You are a confident individual with good collaboration skills. You contribute with your engagement, develop in your professional role, and have an interest in clinical development work. Personal suitability is highly valued.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the Region of Västra Götaland

By joining us, you become part of a larger whole. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives across Västra Götaland every day.

You contribute to safe and equitable care and to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communications create quality of life.

We are in the midst of digital development, where you will help shape future ways of working to improve and simplify daily life for residents and operations.

As a permanent employee, you are mobilized for defense duties as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that essential societal functions continue to operate during a crisis.

Application Process

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