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Are you a physiotherapist who wants to work where your efforts truly make a difference? Do you have an interest in emergency care, research, and development at a university hospital? Are you drawn to working in a forward-thinking healthcare facility? Then you might be the person we are looking for at Trauma and Acute Surgery in Huddinge.

What we offer

• a individually tailored induction
• the opportunity to broaden your experience in advanced medical fields
• experienced colleagues in both inpatient and outpatient care, many of whom have specialist competence in physiotherapy
• work in multidisciplinary teams where everyone plays a vital role in providing the best possible care for the patient
• the opportunity to participate in internal training and development projects close to practice

Naturally, you will also benefit from the general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

We are currently seeking a physiotherapist for the Trauma and Acute Surgery department in Huddinge, with duties within inpatient care. Here, we treat patients who have undergone acute surgery following, for example, trauma injuries, acute abdominal pain, and bleeding. The physiotherapist plays a crucial role in maintaining the care flow within the department in collaboration with other professional groups, working closely with occupational therapists and other professions.

You will be part of a section with approximately 20 employees in occupational therapy and physiotherapy, active in Trauma, Acute Surgery, and Orthopedics, with responsibilities in both outpatient and inpatient care.

The position includes supervising students as a natural part of the role. You are also expected to contribute to the development of care programs and workflows based on evidence and patient needs. Weekend duty every sixth weekend, including Saturdays, is included in the assignment.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to help develop future healthcare and contribute to clinical research, development, and teaching
• works in a structured manner and has the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently
• collaborates well with others, thrives in teams, and contributes to achieving common goals
• is receptive and handles disagreements in a constructive manner
• communicates clearly and listens well, and can adapt communication based on the situation and audience
• is flexible and adapts easily to a changing daily routine

Personal suitability is given great weight.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• licensed physiotherapist with the right to practice in Swedish healthcare

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering these questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main task is to train future healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work within a number of different areas and professions.

You can read more about our mission in care, research, and education here.

Our vision - We shall cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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Theme Women's Health and Health Professions

Women's health covers all activities within reproductive medicine, benign gynecological care, pregnancy, childbirth, and fetal medicine care in both Huddinge and Solna. We also have a national highly specialized assignment within fetal medicine. You can read more about us here.

Health professions; physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, speech therapists, and psychologists meet patients' needs and create added value in collaboration with other professions within all the hospital's themes and functions.

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