Physician Locum Position in Rheumatology

Department of Medicine, Dermatology and Rheumatology We are Akademiska sjukhuset – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a county hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we serve two million people in central Sweden. Something is constantly happening here – a new life is born, a grandmother is operated on, a colleague is celebrated as a hero. With us, you will experience both challenging trials and fantastic moments, in a strong community with colleagues. Welcome with your application! Our Operations The Rheumatology Section at Akademiska sjukhuset in Uppsala is offering two physician positions in rheumatology. Our operations include a large outpatient clinic with approximately 10,000 physician visits per year, a day care unit for infusion treatments and outpatient investigations, as well as inpatient care. Rheumatology has 7 inpatient beds for investigation and treatment of systemic diseases. We are a cohesive group of physicians who discuss difficult cases together during rounds where the entire team participates. We also have good collaboration including regular rounds with other specialties, such as pulmonology, which is stimulating and contributes to better patient care. National and regional care accounts for approximately 30% of inpatient care, which means important and stimulating contact with colleagues in our region. Active research is conducted in several different projects and we participate in a number of clinical drug trials. Currently we have 12 specialists and 8 specialty residents in the department. Rheumatology is well integrated within the hospital. We are responsible for rheumatology education in term 6 of the medical program. Your Qualifications You are a licensed physician (including completed AT or BT) with an interest in rheumatology. Previous experience working in rheumatology is meritable, as is experience in related specialties within the internal medicine field. An interest in research and education is also a plus. Beyond formal qualifications, we place great emphasis on personal suitability and good collaboration skills with colleagues and all other staff. We Offer 6-month physician locum position in rheumatology (100%) with start by agreement. Service under supervision in the department, outpatient clinic and day care is included. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. With us you get benefits that make a difference, read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/formaner/). Want to Know More? Section Head Karin Hjorton tel. 018-611 53 94, [email protected] Union Contact Person Hanna Lindberg UAL can be reached via switchboard: 018-611 00 00 Want to Work With Us? Welcome with your application via the link below. Read about employment terms and salary at Region Uppsala here: Become Our New Colleague (https://regionuppsala.se/jobb-och-utbildning/bli-var-nya-kollega/) Region Uppsala values the qualities that equal gender distribution and diversity bring to operations and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different ethnic backgrounds, abilities and life experience. Region Uppsala wartime places all permanent employees based on the needs of total defense. This means for the individual employee no obligations in peacetime but is solely a planning measure. Prior to employment decision, background checks are conducted regarding suspicion and criminal records for all job applicants who in the sought position may come to work in psychiatric care, rehabilitation, care of children and youth or compulsory care of substance abusers, areas covered by optional record extracts. This applies thus to all who will work directly with patients, even if the work tasks currently are not intended to mainly involve work with the above-mentioned patient groups. This recruitment is conducted entirely by Region Uppsala and we decline phone calls from recruitment companies and advertising vendors.

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