Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist

Närhälsan offers high-quality primary care close to home. With hundreds of clinics in Västra Götaland, we are present throughout residents' lives and make a difference for their health. We value you and offer development throughout your professional career. About us At Närhälsan Töreboda, Gullspång, and Mariestad rehabilitation clinics, we are teams consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and administrative staff. With commitment and broad expertise, we take care of our patients and clients. Töreboda is beautifully located by the Göta Canal - between Vänern and Vättern. There is a rich community life with activities in sports, culture, and leisure. The nearest larger cities are Skövde and Mariestad, about a 15-minute travel time away, with well-developed train and bus connections between the locations. Mariestad lies west of Töreboda, beautifully situated right next to Vänern, and Gullspång is located north of Töreboda, also adjacent to Vänern. We offer you a fun and varied job with good development opportunities. As a new employee, you will receive a mentor who will introduce you to the workplace and your role. Time is allocated for support and reflection with colleagues. At the workplace, we have set aside time for development work to continuously improve our methods and best meet our clients' needs. We have regular internal training and practical supervision sessions. A good working environment, where we care for each other, thrive, and develop, is important to us. Please read more about the benefits and advantages we offer at Närhälsan: Link to our website. About the job Your responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages. Common conditions you will encounter as a physiotherapist include issues and injuries from the entire musculoskeletal system, pain, neurology, sports and exercise injuries, and mental health problems. The work also involves prescribing assistive devices. The work is conducted at the clinic, digitally, and through home visits. Some tasks may be performed remotely by agreement. Patient treatment occurs individually, in groups, or in teams together with occupational therapists. Together with the patient, a personal rehabilitation plan is developed. The role involves close collaboration with other professionals, both within your own clinic and with other partners. You and your colleagues share responsibility with the manager for the development of the operations in an ongoing improvement process. About you You are a licensed physiotherapist. Previous experience in the profession and primary care is an advantage, but we also welcome recent graduates. We are looking for someone who is attentive, has good communication skills, and can identify individuals' unique needs as you meet many different people. You can plan your work effectively and in an organized manner based on the organization's goals. As the workload varies and unforeseen events may arise, we see that you are flexible and independent. For you, it is natural to collaborate with colleagues and other partners in your work. You also share Närhälsan's core values: Reliable, Caring, and Innovative. Additional information This recruitment concerns two positions; one based at the clinic in Töreboda. The second position is a combined role for those wishing to split their work between our clinics in Töreboda, Mariestad, and Gullspång. This position is primarily based at the Töreboda clinic but will also involve work at the other two clinics. Travel is required for the job. A valid driver's license (category B) is required. Interviews at the clinic will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We welcome your application! About the recruitment process Selection occurs in two steps. The first selection is made by recruiters in the HR department, who will invite candidates for a phone interview. The recruiting manager will then make a second selection from the applicants and invite them for an interview at the clinic. We use competency-based interviews, which means that answers to questions should be based on actual situations. It is important that you describe as concrete situations as possible and try to avoid generalized answers – this is to help us understand the situation, why you acted as you did, and what the outcome was. About Västra Götalandsregionen Västra Götalandsregionen exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götalandsregionen actively works to digitize more work methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things. Västra Götalandsregionen places all permanent employees in a reserve for emergency situations. If you would like to know more