Vacant job

Do you want to become part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region you look forward to and grow in? Here, you contribute to development and growth throughout the county and work to offer the best possible service, care, and support for everyone who lives in or visits the region.

We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and engagement, where both broad skills and specialized expertise are valued. Here, you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience.

Are you looking for a workplace that fosters community, collegial support, and fun? Do you also seek a job where you have opportunities to develop professionally, whether as a newcomer or with experience you can contribute with? Do not hesitate to join us in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at Östersund Hospital.

We currently have 25 employees, including eight occupational therapists who work with the surgical, orthopedic, and pediatric wards, as well as providing hand rehabilitation and outpatient care for children/adolescents.

The workplace is located in beautiful Jämtland, close to the mountains, Lake Storsjön, and the city of Östersund. As a new resident to the county, you will receive assistance in securing housing within walking distance of your workplace.

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team where patient needs are at the center? We are now looking for an occupational therapist for our surgical operations.

As an occupational therapist with us, you will primarily work on our palliative care ward (PAVA), but the role also involves work on other wards within the surgical department. The work is varied and offers the opportunity to meet patients with different needs and care situations.

At PAVA, you will meet patients with palliative care needs and their relatives. Care is provided in a person-centered manner, and the work is carried out in a team together with nurses, assistant nurses, doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, and care planning nurses. Together, you plan and provide care based on the patient's needs and wishes.

You will be placed in the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy unit, working on the surgical ward together with a colleague occupational therapist, a rehabilitation assistant, and several physiotherapists.

The profession of occupational therapist is varied. The starting point is always the patient's needs and conditions. You meet many individuals with different diagnoses and conditions, making the work exciting and challenging. You assess and develop the individual's ability to participate and engage by evaluating physical, cognitive, and social skills, as well as prescribing assistive devices. Your role is important during team rounds, care planning, and handovers between the municipality, region, and primary care to ensure the patient has a safe and secure return home.

We strive for a work culture where everyone is involved, active in their own learning, and contributes to moving the operations forward with the patient in focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Occupational Therapist

Previous experience as an occupational therapist is meritorious but not required.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: As soon as possible or as agreed.

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is guided by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with initiative, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. Here, you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape daily life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer a fitness allowance or fitness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the Zefyren gym and participate in instructor-led sessions.

Selection and appointment may take place continuously during the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

We have an established recruitment process and therefore kindly but firmly decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.