Physical Therapist - Specialty Care

Physical Therapy Specialty Care Gästrikland is responsible for providing physical therapy to inpatient and outpatient patients within specialty care at Gävle Hospital, Tullhuset, and Sandviken Hospital. Would you like to make a difference for patients every day while developing as a physical therapist in a safe and competent team of more than 40 colleagues? We are now seeking physical therapists for permanent positions within inpatient care/department work with excellent opportunities for development and to work in various areas. We welcome your application! 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a physical therapist, you will work with a focus on the patient's ability for physical activity and participation through mobilization and rehabilitation to prevent inactivity complications and plan for an active life with increased quality of life. You work independently but also in close collaboration with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, other professionals, and colleagues. As a physical therapist with us, you will • be responsible for assessing and mobilizing/rehabilitating patients during their care/rehabilitation period • encourage physical activity/mobilization • drive development together with colleagues. With us, you will receive • a warm welcome, collegial support, and a work environment where we care for both your and patients' health • work in a pleasant work group with engaged colleagues and several specialists within the unit, which means there is always a colleague to consult • support for further development and competence enhancement • a good introduction program with a mentor and mentorship opportunities. As an employer, we care about you as an employee and actively work with targeted wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle and a sustainable work environment. Read more about our benefits: https://www.regiongavleborg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-i-region-gavleborg/dina-formaner/ QUALIFICATIONS To thrive in the role of physical therapist with us, you need to enjoy collaborating with other people. You are accommodating and have a good ability and willingness to listen, communicate, and solve challenges in a constructive way. As a person, you are flexible, see opportunities in change, and easily adjust your perspective when the situation requires it. You take responsibility for work tasks on your own initiative, structure your approach, and drive your commitments forward. This also means you have the ability to plan and prioritize your work efficiently. In the role of physical therapist, you should • be a licensed physical therapist/physiotherapist. For these positions, it is meritorious if you have experience working in a department and have specialized knowledge regarding respiratory care and transfer techniques. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: October 1, 2026 or by agreement. Region Gävleborg applies individual and differentiated salary determination. Salary determination takes into account, among other things, assignment, responsibility, competence, experience, and results. With 7,500 employees, we are the county's largest employer. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a vibrant Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of your role with us, you help residents in the county and contribute to society. We are at the forefront of social development and invest in your growth and development as an employee. With us, you can use all your strength to create the Gävleborg of the future together with your colleagues. The Health and Medical Care Board's approximately 6,500 employees work together to provide the county's residents with the best conditions for an active life with increased quality of life. By providing good and accessible care throughout the county, we lay the foundation for a strong and healthy Gävleborg. Information to recruitment consultants and advertising sales: We have already decided where we want our job postings to appear and what support we want in recruitment. We will not purchase ad space or services for ongoing recruitment and therefore ask you not to contact us with such offers.

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