Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

Your Workplace The mission of the Rehabilitation Unit encompasses rehabilitation for patients within municipal primary care and is part of the Health and Support Services area. The unit shares an office with the nursing unit at Hönekulla Gård, which provides care, support, and short-term housing in Mölnlycke, and is responsible for all geographical areas in Härryda municipality. The unit employs occupational therapists and physiotherapists, totaling 19 staff members along with a unit manager. Improvement work is ongoing within the organization to enhance quality and patient safety in care-related teamwork. This is achieved by strengthening licensed professionals in their roles as quality leaders based on their professional responsibilities, as well as developing structured collaboration forms within the unit leadership team (ELT) in care and support, and creating collaborative frameworks with functional support to enhance quality assurance. Development work to ensure rehabilitation efforts within the organization has been conducted through the rehabilitation unit; more information can be found at https://www.harryda.se/handernaparyggen. Your Mission Are you a licensed occupational therapist interested in a developing and meaningful job where you can make a difference for individuals receiving support from municipal primary care? We are seeking a new colleague for our rehab team as one of our team members is relocating! - As an occupational therapist, you will work from a person-centered approach focusing on the patient’s resources and participation. You will assess the patient’s ability to perform activities based on physical and cognitive functions as well as the surrounding environment. - You will plan and implement interventions based on the patient’s goals, assess the need for assistive devices, prescribe assistive devices, and write certificates for applications for housing adaptation grants aimed at maximizing the patient’s activity and participation in daily life. - Interventions are carried out in the patient’s home, i.e., in ordinary housing, care and support housing, housing with special services, daily activities, and short-term units. - You will instruct, guide, and educate patients, relatives, and care and support staff in rehabilitation efforts. - The work is based on a team-oriented approach in collaboration with physiotherapists, nurses, rehabilitation representatives, staff within care and support, and social workers. Requirements for the Position - You are a licensed occupational therapist with an interest in team collaboration and developing safe and secure rehabilitation within municipal primary care. - You possess pedagogical skills to guide and instruct patients, staff, and relatives based on occupational therapy interventions. - You have knowledge of cognitive disabilities regarding assessment, support needs, strategies, and the prescription of assistive devices. - You are well-acquainted with regulations and guidelines for the prescription of assistive devices and have experience and confidence in assessing needs, trialing, and following up on personal prescriptions of assistive devices. - Experience within municipal primary care is an advantage. - A valid driver's license (B) is required. - Good ability to express oneself in Swedish, both orally and in writing, as well as good computer skills are required. To obtain employment, a criminal record extract from the police must be presented. Your Personal Qualities Are Important to Us - The work requires you to take personal responsibility and initiative. - You can work independently and organize and plan your work. - You have good collaboration skills and the ability to be flexible. - Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. What We Offer You - You will work in a stable team alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues with good collegial cooperation. - Your unit manager is easily accessible with a trust-based leadership style where you and the workgroup have significant participation and insight into the unit’s mission, goals, and development. - You will be offered a stimulating and varied job with personal responsibility and the opportunity to plan your day. - The unit is located in pleasant office premises in a calm working environment, with the possibility of outdoor lunch breaks when the season allows! - The workplace is close to public transport and offers free parking. - We continuously work on competency-enhancing initiatives, internal training, and are in the process of implementing a competency and career development model for occupational therapists. - Mölnlycke is included in both zone A and B in Västtrafik’s areas and has the same fare for public transport as travel within Gothenburg, Partille, Mölndal, and Öckerö. - As an employee, you have access to a generous wellness allowance. - Read more on our website about what we offer you. (https://www.harryda.se/arbete/arbetaiharrydakommun/detharerbjudervidig.4.4bd770a51817ff14fcd13400.html) About Härryda Municipality Härryda is a municipality that dares! Here, we aim to have Sweden's best schools and business climate, care of the highest quality, and attractive community building. Together, we are 3,000 employees who make the encounter with Härryda Municipality easy. With