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 facilities – Vemdalen (45 min), Lofsdalen (50 min), and Funäsdalsfjällen (90 min)?

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 (Act on Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). We work with all of Härjedalen as our workplace, based in the locations Funäsdalen, Hede, and Sveg.

Location: Sveg.

The position is a temporary assignment (100%) with the possibility of extension.

Recruitment and interviews take place continuously during the application period. Start date: 2026-08-01 or as agreed.

Job Description

- You work with assessment and training in activities, as well as guidance and instruction for patients, relatives, and care staff.

The duties also include home adaptations and prescription of assistive devices.

Qualifications

Requirements:

- Licensed occupational therapist or eligibility for licensure by the agreed start date.

- Valid driver's license (Category B).

- Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

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

Merits:

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

- Completed some form of advanced education in transfer techniques.

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

Personal Qualities

- You have a strong commitment to the role 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 staff.

- You are a good organizer, service-oriented, and responsible, and can perform 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 work.

- You are confident in your professional role and adapt easily to new work situations and routines.

- You are receptive, make connections easily, and meet the individual where they are.

What We Offer

- Health and fitness activities during working hours and a fitness allowance.

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

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

Workplace

Sveg

Important Information:

Employer: Härjedalen Municipality

Ref.no: 5133502284

Scope of position: 100%

Temporary position

Start date: 2026-08-01

Last day for applications: 2026-06-11