Vacant job

The Department of Neurology is a highly specialized clinic with regional responsibility for the entire South-Eastern Healthcare Region. The clinic includes a ward with an acute neurology unit, a stroke unit, a highly specialized investigation unit, and a monitoring unit. Furthermore, there are outpatient clinics at both Linköping University Hospital and Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping, with extensive operations in all neurological diagnostic areas, as well as a neuromuscular laboratory/unit with a national mandate for highly specialized care.

What We Offer

Forward for life. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and visit here. We want to continue to be at the forefront with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think new thoughts – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, others create the conditions for vital interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life forward.

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Job Description

We are looking for a speech therapist for an exciting role at the Department of Neurology. You will work primarily in inpatient care, but also with outpatient services. The work is performed on Ward B181, where you will become part of the team and collaborate actively with other professions. Another speech therapist works at the clinic with whom you will have close collaboration. The tasks consist of investigation, assessment, and treatment of adults with neurological diseases and stroke. Performing flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES/FUS) will be part of your duties; training opportunities are available at the clinic.

About You

Licensed speech therapist. Experience with flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES/FUS).

Great importance is attached to personal suitability, teamwork skills, and interest in neurology. You should be positive, engaged, receptive, and have a good ability to collaborate. You are flexible, can work independently, and prioritize effectively. You take great responsibility and are active in your own and the clinic's development.

Application and Employment

We work with continuous selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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