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Do you want to strengthen our unit and make a difference for the most vulnerable elderly patients in the hospital? Do you want to be part of a process where one of the geriatric wards has recently been converted into a Geriatric Acute Care Ward (GAVA) and the other into Hospital Geriatrics, providing care for patients who need to be close to the acute hospital's resources.

Are you a licensed physiotherapist driven by collaboration and short decision-making paths? Do you want to work with geriatrics at an acute hospital and have the opportunity to work in other parts of the hospital as well? Do you thrive in a context that is developing to meet the needs of the most vulnerable elderly patients, where the physiotherapist's contributions are highly valued?

We are looking for you who are a licensed physiotherapist and perhaps have a few years of experience. You are welcome to have supervisor training and experience supervising physiotherapy students.

You will receive an individually tailored introduction, and thereafter you will always have experienced colleagues to bounce ideas off. We offer clear routines and a structured way of working.

Currently, we work Monday to Friday with flexible hours. Weekend duty may become relevant as the operations are restructured and needs change.

As an employee at Danderyd Hospital, you receive healthcare compensation, an annual wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK, and access to the well-equipped staff gym "Lyftet" for only 800 SEK per year. Staff parking at a favorable price (30 SEK/day) and a subsidized SL (public transport) ticket. Subway, buses, and the Roslagsbanan train are in immediate proximity to the hospital. You receive favorable agreements for parental leave, pension, and vacation.

Job Description

Clinical work on wards focusing on the Geriatric Acute Care Ward (GAVA) and Hospital Geriatrics. Work on other wards with similar patient groups is also included in the duties. Care periods are short, and patients are multi-morbid.

Duties: Early, fast, and clinically secure assessments. Assessments of whether discharge to home is possible or if discharge to external geriatrics should occur. Mobilization and training, provision/prescription of assistive devices, and handover reporting to the next step in the care chain.

The work requires good interaction and communication skills with colleagues, other professions, as well as patients and relatives. The ability to prioritize and make fast but well-founded decisions is a prerequisite for thriving in this role. You always have colleagues to consult, and dialogue within the team is central! Supervision of physiotherapy students is included.

Qualifications

Licensed physiotherapist with a license issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).

Merits

• Experience working in a hospital and/or geriatric clinic
• Supervisor training (7.5 credits) and experience supervising physiotherapy students
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Specialist physiotherapist in a relevant field

Personal Attributes

• You are interested in the elderly and acutely multi-morbid patient
• You have good collaboration skills and can work both independently and in a group
• You have the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have a positive and creative approach
• You want to contribute to a workplace where we include, inspire, and appreciate each other
• We value a positive and non-hierarchical approach to patients, colleagues, and tasks
• Great importance is attached to personal suitability in this recruitment.

Other

Permanent full-time position, 40 hours/week. Start date 2026-09-01 or by agreement.

Application

Interviews will begin before the application deadline, so we warmly welcome your application!

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About Danderyd Hospital

Danderyd Hospital is one of Sweden's largest acute hospitals, with nature, water, and the subway nearby. Around 4,700 employees work here, and we host 2,000 students every year. Here, the pulse of acute care meets high-quality care and close attention. Danderyd Hospital has its own department at Karolinska Institutet, which entails a significant role in clinical research and basic education. This role is strongly integrated with clinical operations and the hospital's development.

About the Unit

Organizationally, you belong to the Paramedical Section, which consists of approximately 80 employees distributed across five different units covering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition, and social work. Here, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers work within most of the hospital's areas of activity, including inpatient and outpatient care. The unit has broad competence within each professional group, and colleagues are happy to share knowledge and experience.

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