Occupational Therapist for Medical Departments, Södertälje Hospital

REGION STOCKHOLM · plný úvazek

Box 22550, Stockholm, Švédsko

Do you want to specialize within your profession while also maintaining breadth? With us, you'll find a learning work environment where, regardless of your years of experience, you have good opportunities to develop. We have experienced colleagues and short decision-making paths, which makes it easy to anchor new ideas. Several colleagues have returned to the workplace because they appreciate the department's approach. Health Professions is a broad operational area that includes occupational therapists, dietitians, wellness consultants, physiotherapists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, and care coordinators. Our unit managers have shared positions and are therefore well anchored in the clinic. The department has twice won the region's award "Gyllene Äpplet" (Golden Apple), which is given to recognize developmental initiatives at both management and employee levels. Licensed Occupational Therapist for departments C5 and E4, two medical departments at Södertälje Hospital: As an occupational therapist with us, you'll be part of a small group of occupational therapists, some of whom work in outpatient care and several in inpatient care. We work closely together and help each other between departments as part of our daily work. Your main placement will be in medical inpatient care. You will spend the majority of your placement on a medical department specializing in stroke and other neurological diseases. A smaller part of the position includes work on a care unit specializing in cardiovascular diseases. You take responsibility for and perform occupational therapy interventions based on planning on your departments. Your tasks include assessing your patients' activity levels and living situations, performing ADL (Activities of Daily Living) assessments and training, assessing needs for and testing assistive devices, conducting cognitive assessments and assessments of physical function such as hand status, and when needed, making home visits. Your tasks also include collaboration with the patient and their family/loved ones, the department's other professions, our discharge team, and other parts of the rehabilitation chain. We regularly supervise students, and this is part of the occupational therapist role with us. Your personal qualities: We are looking for someone who is confident and stable, with a curious approach. You collaborate easily with others and also enjoy working independently. You are professional and empathetic in your manner and actions. You are a good problem solver and skilled at prioritizing your work, since meetings with patients, tasks, and workdays vary from day to day and can differ between departments. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Your qualifications: Requirements: - You are a Licensed Occupational Therapist with the right to practice within Swedish healthcare. Meritorious: - Previous experience working as an occupational therapist Employment form: Temporary contract for approximately 10 months. Possibility of working 80-100% full-time. What colleagues working on the medical departments say: "I appreciate that my work is varied and that I get to use my competence broadly, assessing cognition, working with hands, and supporting patients in their rehabilitation," says Marianna. She also mentions that "We have good collaboration with other professions where we learn from each other and help one another to provide patients with the best possible care and rehabilitation." Your hospital throughout your career: We are proud to be a mid-sized acute care hospital with short decision-making paths and present managers. We have a supportive culture that gives you the opportunity to grow in your role and take on new challenges. We have approximately 1,300 employees. Employee benefits: Wellness allowance Staff gym, indoor and outdoor Wellness discounts Reimbursement for healthcare visits Additional vacation days after age 40 Compensation during parental leave Read more about additional benefits on our website: Our benefits (sodertaljesjukhus.se) You can reach Södertälje Hospital by commuter train, bus, or car. We have a bike garage for those who want to cycle. If you live in Stockholm, the direct bus from Liljeholmen may be the fastest option; search in the SL app for Polhemsgatan (Södertälje). Your hospital throughout life: We like to say we are Your hospital throughout life, because we are here for our patients at all stages of life. We offer specialist care in internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, and ASIH. Our emergency department and maternity unit are open 24/7. We also have extensive radiology services. With us, you'll find safe and accessible healthcare. We are part of Region Stockholm. Submitted application documents are considered public records and can be released to outside parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Applying for a job in Region Stockholm We strive for equality and fairness in our workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications through this system. Apply by clicking the "Apply" button. Applications by mail or email will not be considered. We decline direct contact from recruitment and staffing agencies and vendors of additional job advertisements. 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