Vacant job

We are a force that binds, holds together and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater.

About the Role

The Speech and Language Therapy Clinic within the Primary Healthcare Area West is located at Sollefteå Hospital. The staff at the clinic includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, counselors, dietitians, and speech and language therapists. Here, we help both children and adults with speech and language disorders, oral motor disorders, and swallowing difficulties.

We are now looking for a speech and language therapist for a temporary position. The temporary assignment is full-time for 6 months, with a possibility of extension. Start date is by agreement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose, and treat children and adults with speech and language disorders, oral motor disorders, and swallowing difficulties.
• Inform, instruct, supervise, and educate patients, relatives, and staff.
• Test and prescribe aids to facilitate communication and swallowing.
• Participate in relevant team and patient conferences.
• Care documentation.

The main areas of work for this position are child language, language assessments, and inpatient care, but we are also open to dialogue regarding this. There is an opportunity for some remote work.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Are a licensed speech and language therapist.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have work experience as a speech and language therapist in a hospital setting.

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities:

• Proactive.
• Structured.
• Flexible.
• Team player.

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for the inhabitants' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland.

The Region has worked for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and job satisfaction are important to us. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (https://www.rvn.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are security-classified, and a security check may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

This position requires you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any offer of employment is made. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se).

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!