Licensed Occupational Therapist, Municipal Primary Care, Uddevalla Municipality

Uddevalla – a place for a lifetime Welcome to become a part of our growing municipality – and to work with us to provide our residents with even better service. We offer an attractive workplace that provides you with great opportunities to develop in your professional role. Our goal is for everyone to thrive and grow throughout their entire career. We also want to develop as an employer and actively work to make the best use of your knowledge and engagement. We value and encourage co-creation from everyone. Uddevalla Municipality is a beautiful place by the sea in the heart of Bohuslän. We believe in an open and positive interaction between the municipality, education, business, and culture. We hope you will enjoy working with us! About us We are now looking to bring new expertise into our team. You are offered a permanent position in our wonderful group, and we hope you are interested in applying for a position with us. The Health and Medical Care sector in Uddevalla Municipality is responsible for rehabilitation for individuals enrolled in municipal primary care, both in ordinary housing, in care and nursing homes, short-term units, and within basic habilitation. Our team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and assistive technology specialists. We offer you stimulating and meaningful tasks in a positive work environment. The unit is located at Rosenhäll in Uddevalla, with good train and bus connections. Free parking is also available. We continuously develop our working methods, and Uddevalla Municipality is at the forefront regarding welfare technology. This is to create a better everyday life for patients who need our support and assistance. We are open to new ideas on how we can reach our patients with preventive and health-promoting work. We also actively collaborate with other professionals to spread knowledge about a rehabilitative approach. Job Responsibilities Your responsibilities include, among other things: - Working as an occupational therapist within your area of responsibility. - Working independently and as part of a team with assessments and rehabilitative interventions. - Evaluating and prescribing assistive devices. - Enabling activity and participation for patients and their relatives. - Instructing, delegating, mentoring, and educating nursing staff. - Collaborating closely with nursing staff, unit managers, caseworkers, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, and colleagues in physiotherapy and occupational therapy. - Contributing to the development of the work with Close Care. - Following up, evaluating, and documenting. Together with your colleagues, you contribute your expertise and a positive approach to provide our patients with the best possible rehabilitation/habilitation. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who: - Has a genuine interest in people - Has good collaboration skills - Is flexible and works in a structured manner - Can work independently and in a team - Has a person-centered and pedagogical approach - Is open to new working methods Qualifications - Licensed occupational therapist with an interest in the field - A valid driver's license (Category B) is required. - Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, is required. Previous experience in the profession is an advantage, but we also welcome those who are new to the field. Personal suitability is of great importance. Additional Information For us, health work is important, and therefore we apply smoke-free working hours. All employees are offered wellness benefits and have the opportunity for wellness hours and access to the municipality's gym. You also have the option to apply for vacation exchange, and we apply flexible working hours. Our staff association offers favorable discounts and offers. We care about our new employees, and you will receive a good introduction with the help of a mentor. Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period. Conditions __________________________ For positions where a license/valid certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare for a protected professional title is required, this must be submitted before employment. Language assessment will be conducted for certain professional groups before employment can be considered. Employment is subject to the necessary decisions being made. For positions that involve direct and regular contact with children and young people, as well as for activities within LSS, care and nursing, health and medical care, psychiatric care, and addiction treatment, a valid extract from the police criminal record must be presented or submitted before employment. 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