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Are you a physiotherapist interested in working within palliative care? This could be the opportunity for you. One of our physiotherapists will be on leave, and we are now seeking a replacement for at least one year with the possibility of extension.
The main goal of palliative care is to relieve physical pain and provide support when the disease is incurable, as well as offer psychological, social, and existential support to the patient and their loved ones. The purpose of care is to help the patient achieve the best possible quality of life at the end of life while neither accelerating nor postponing death.
Do you have a naturally empathetic approach and genuine commitment to patient wellbeing? Do you thrive in a work environment where collaboration, participation, and a positive climate are highly valued? Then you might be our new colleague! Here you'll have the opportunity to work with the patient at the center, both in their home environment and at the palliative care unit. You will be part of a competent and dedicated team. Together we create safety, relief, and quality of life during one of life's most vulnerable phases.
The operation is organizationally part of Nearby Care and Health, Mobile Teams and Specialized Palliative Care, southwestern Scania. Advanced Home Care (ASIH) and the palliative care unit provide specialized palliative care. The operation is in constant development, and the two units work closely together. ASIH consists mainly of three teams serving enrolled patients, but also includes an outpatient team and a consultation team. The palliative care unit is an inpatient ward providing advanced end-of-life care.
Patient needs guide visits, and we work both independently and as a team. Our multidisciplinary team consists of physicians, nurses, counselors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing assistants, dietitians, and medical secretaries.
The joint rehabilitation team currently consists of three occupational therapists, three physiotherapists, and three counselors. We are seeking someone interested in placement at both ASIH and the palliative care unit in Malmö, where you will be placed in one of the ASIH teams working with patients enrolled in their homes but also spend part of your position at the unit.
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DUTIES
We offer a developing and stimulating work environment where you become part of our growing multidisciplinary team. The physiotherapist's tasks and responsibilities in palliative care include traditional physiotherapy duties but especially focus on interventions that are meaningful and enhance quality of life. You work in the patient's home and at the palliative care unit. Goals are often short-term with focus on here-and-now experiences. The physiotherapist also serves as a resource for other staff and loved ones in promoting a palliative rehabilitation approach.
Working in palliative care and ASIH means working preventively, providing individualized care, and contributing to creating safety in difficult life situations. Symptom relief and support are provided to patients in their final life stages, encompassing all ages and diagnoses. We also provide support to loved ones during care, which plays a central role in daily work. To give you the best conditions in your role, we offer comprehensive introduction with both the physiotherapist and the broader team. We also provide continuous supervision with an external, qualified mentor.
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a licensed physiotherapist with authorization to practice within Swedish healthcare, preferably with several years of professional experience. Swedish language proficiency corresponding to at least level C1 according to the Council of Europe scale is required. Since the operation includes care positions both at the palliative care unit and in patients' own homes, a valid B driving license for manual transmission vehicles is required for the position.
You are confident in your professional role and have the patient in focus, meaning you can see the patient as an individual and understand their needs. You have a flexible approach and can prioritize between different tasks when the work pace is high. To thrive with us, you need to work independently and make your own decisions. We value someone who gladly shares their knowledge and positive attitude to create a good work climate. We appreciate a positive mindset and willingness to participate in our development work. As you will be an important member of our team, we place great importance on good collaboration skills and personal suitability.
In this recruitment, we use continuous selection. We warmly welcome your application today!
Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer. Start date: According to agreement.
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The Department of Nearby Care and Health has existed since January 1, 2025. The department is responsible for publicly funded care operations within nearby care. This includes mobile teams and specialized palliative care, outpatient operations within nearby care, acute care within nearby care, 1177 telephone service, and certain region-wide functions. The department also oversees development and monitoring of the transition to nearby care in Region Skåne. The number of employees is estimated to be around 1,000.
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Are you a physiotherapist interested in working within palliative care? This could be the opportunity for you. One of our physiotherapists will be on leave, and we are now seeking a replacement for at least one year with the possibility of extension.
The main goal of palliative care is to relieve physical pain and provide support when the disease is incurable, as well as offer psychological, social, and existential support to the patient and their loved ones. The purpose of care is to help the patient achieve the best possible quality of life at the end of life…