At Region Dalarna, you get meaningful work where you can make a difference. Together we work for a sustainable Dalarna with development potential in all parts of the region.
About the Operation
Occupational Therapist needed at a primary care center in rural areas - Make a difference where it's really needed! Do you want to work close to patients, in an operation where your expertise truly makes a difference? We are now seeking a licensed occupational therapist for Älvdalen health center in northern Dalarna - with placement at Älvdalen health center and work also directed toward Särna health center in the same municipality. With us, you get varied, independent and meaningful work in a rural area where proximity to patients, nature and colleagues creates a unique work environment.
About Us
Occupational therapy is part of primary care and is in an exciting development phase. Our expertise is increasingly in demand and we work broadly within several important areas, such as mental health, pain rehabilitation, activity capacity assessments and memory evaluations. We have close and well-functioning collaboration with physiotherapists, counselors, physicians, rehabilitation coordinator as well as nurses and nursing assistants. Together we create safe, person-centered and accessible care - adapted to the needs of rural areas. With us you will meet engaged colleagues, high expertise and a culture where we are happy to share our knowledge.
Work Tasks
As an occupational therapist with us, you work broadly and independently with both individual interventions and team work.
Your work areas may include:
Hand rehabilitation
Memory evaluations and basic dementia assessment
Activity capacity assessments for sickness benefit cases
Cognitive assessments and treatment
Assistive device fitting
Patient and family education (for example arthritis school)
Group treatment in balance and fall prevention, activity balance (ReDO), time management (Ha Koll) and energy management
Telephone advice
Work tasks are distributed within the work group, which provides opportunities for specialization within specific areas.
We Offer
Meaningful work in a rural area where your expertise makes a big difference
Structured and safe introduction
Collegial support and supervision
Opportunity to develop and influence operations
An open work climate where job satisfaction and quality go hand in hand
Here you have the opportunity to be part of developing future primary care - in an environment where cooperation, expertise and patient participation are central.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Licensed occupational therapist
Class B driver's license
Meritorious:
Experience from primary care or other areas of operation
Interest in and knowledge of cognitive assessments
We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are confident in your professional role, work independently and in teams. You are comfortable with the variety that primary care in rural areas entails.
Do you want to be part of our team and contribute to close and accessible care? Welcome with your application!
ApplicationIf you have protected personal data, you should not apply through the system, but contact the recruiting manager directly
We take internal references on current and former employees in Region Dalarna
On Applying for a job with us - Region Dalarna you can read more about Region Dalarna as an employer, our values, work environment, benefits and what checks are made before employment
We have done our part and decline contact from sales and recruitment companies
Contacts Free Text
Trade union contact information
Trade Union - Region DalarnaAt Region Dalarna, you get meaningful work where you can make a difference. Together we work for a sustainable Dalarna with development potential in all parts of the region.
About the Operation
Occupational Therapist needed at a primary care center in rural areas - Make a difference where it's really needed! Do you want to work close to patients, in an operation where your expertise truly makes a difference? We are now seeking a licensed occupational therapist for Älvdalen health center in northern Dalarna - with placement at Älvdalen health center and work also directed toward Särna health…