Vacant job

Are you looking for a varied job as an occupational therapist with proximity to beautiful nature, accessible outdoor life, and close to 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 Unit is part of the Social Services Administration and consists of seven occupational therapists and six physiotherapists.

We work in close collaboration with other staff within care and social services 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 on Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). We work with the entire Härjedalen region as our workplace, based out of the locations Funäsdalen, Hede, and Sveg.

Location: Sveg.

Position: Fixed-term position (100%) with possibility of extension.

Recruitment and interviews are conducted continuously throughout the application period. Start date: 2026-08-01 or as agreed.

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 eligibility for licensure by the agreed start date.

- Valid B-class driver's license.

- Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

A certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record) is required for work in elder care and adult disability services.

Merits:

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

- Completed some form of advanced training in mobility techniques.

In addition to adequate education level and experience, great importance is attached to personal suitability.

Personal Qualities

- 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 work 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 employees.

- 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 operations, 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, good at building relationships, and able to meet the individual where they are.

We Offer

- Health promotion during working hours and a wellness allowance.

- Benefits and allowances 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, Physiotherapists, 0684 - 167 86, [email protected]

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

Workplace

Sveg

Important Information:

Employer: Härjedalen Municipality

Ref.no: 5133502284

Position scope: 100%

Fixed-term position

Start date: 2026-08-01

Last day to apply: 2026-06-11