Physical Therapist, Temporary Position, Emergency Care and Internal Medicine in Lund

REGION SKÅNE · Vollzeit

Region Skåne, Lund, Schweden

Make a difference. Every day. The Department of Emergency Care and Internal Medicine in Lund is now seeking a physical therapist for a parental leave position. The Department of Emergency Care and Internal Medicine is part of Skåne University Hospital (Sus) and operates in both Lund and Malmö. The department has its own rehabilitation unit with 49 employees. Currently, 20 physical therapists work here together with occupational therapists and social workers. In Lund, we are ten physical therapists working in interdisciplinary teams together with physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and nursing assistants. We staff the emergency department, triage at the emergency department, two medical wards, clinical education ward (KUA), acute care ward (AVA), hospital care at home (SSH), as well as medical outpatient clinic and day care. We rotate within operations in Lund, which provides opportunities for great variety and broad professional development through work in both inpatient and outpatient care as well as in the patient's home environment. With us, you will meet patients of different ages with various diagnoses and medical conditions. The work includes mainly assessment and treatment in the areas of respiration, circulation, and movement and musculoskeletal systems. Since the start of SSH in Lund in fall 2023, we have successfully developed this form of care in close collaboration with municipalities in central Skåne. As a physical therapist, you will contribute to creating conditions for safe and person-centered care and rehabilitation for patients in their own home environment. With us, you become an important part of an engaged and competent team where collaboration, development, and innovative thinking are in focus. We are an organization in constant development, where physical therapists' expertise is valuable and in demand! 1 position(s). WORK TASKS In your role as a physical therapist, your work is characterized by personal responsibility, participation, and teamwork. Your responsibilities include patient assessment and interventions, both independently and in close collaboration with an occupational therapist. Together, you have important roles in the interdisciplinary team with a focus on contributing to the best possible care and rehabilitation for the patient. The work also includes collaboration with municipalities and primary care to promote patient-centered and safe discharge. We appreciate curiosity, engagement, and participation in both daily work and development projects. Tasks within SSH include functional assessment, prescription and fitting of mobility aids, and adaptations to the home environment to facilitate the patient's daily life and promote independence. We strive for an employment relationship where each employee is active in their own learning and has a willingness to contribute to advancing the organization. Together, we work to continuously improve, and we value initiative and innovative thinking. We work from the concept that employees are gradually given the opportunity to establish, broaden, and deepen their expertise in the various areas of our broad operations. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development through both internal and external training. As a new employee with us, we offer you an individually tailored introduction to our operations and mentoring by an experienced colleague. Working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday, plus every 7th Saturday 07.30-14. This notice concerns a one-year temporary position. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed physical therapist with authorization to practice within Swedish healthcare. Swedish language skills at least corresponding to level C1 according to the Council of Europe's scale is a requirement. If you have previous experience working in emergency care and/or home healthcare, this is a merit. We would like to see a valid B driver's license. Your personal qualities are of great importance for the position, and we are looking for someone with good ability to collaborate, communicate, and promote a good work environment. To succeed in the role, you have good empathetic abilities and can work both independently and in a team. You have a rehabilitative perspective and can plan and prioritize while having the ability to quickly adapt to the department's daily needs. It is important to be able to collaborate with different professional disciplines and have a holistic view with the patient at the center. You are responsible, have a drive to develop both yourself and the organization. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. In this recruitment, we conduct ongoing selection. We welcome your application, and we look forward to telling you more about our operations and getting to know you! Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: Start date by agreement. Region Skåne is responsible for healthcare, public transportation, and sustainable development throughout Skåne. Our highest decision-making body is the Regional Council, which is directly elected by the residents of Skåne. Region Skåne is a values-driven organization that works with the values welcoming, driving, care, and respect in everything we do. Skåne University Hospital (Sus) is located in Lund and Malmö and is the country's third largest hospital. Sus is a knowledge hub for healthcare in all stages of life at the regional, national, and international level. Our 12,000 employees contribute to driving development within the university hospital's three mission areas: care, research, and education. 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