Developmental Occupational Therapist for 24-hour Rehabilitation

Do you want to help develop the rehabilitation of the future with a focus on activity, participation and the citizen's everyday life?

At Frederiksberg Municipality's 24-hour Rehabilitation, we are seeking a professionally strong development occupational therapist who wishes to combine clinical practice with development work and training of staff.

The position is split between clinical occupational therapy and development of evidence-based practice. You will be part of a development team consisting of two development physiotherapists and a development nurse, where you contribute to developing, implementing and anchoring new methods and workflows.

Your tasks

• Manage rehabilitation processes under Health Act §140 and Social Services Act §86 as well as the Elderly Act §9.
• Work with ADL assessment/training, activity analysis and interventions that support the citizen's independence.
• Plan and implement development and quality projects.
• Contribute to the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Teach, develop competencies and provide professional sparring.
• Collaborate closely with management and interdisciplinary colleagues on the development of rehabilitation offers.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed/registered occupational therapist.
• Has relevant further education at master's level.
• Has experience with rehabilitation, preferably in geriatrics, neurological or orthopedic surgical areas.
• Has an interest in process management, implementation and evidence-based practice.
• Thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration and is passionate about professional development.
• Is curious about welfare technology solutions.
• An occupational therapist who can move naturally between theory and practice, and who sees value in creating coherence between professional development and citizen-centered solutions.

About us

The 24-hour rehabilitation unit is a modern rehabilitation unit with 89 beds. We receive citizens for reablement, assessment and respite stays and work purposefully with meaningful rehabilitation processes where the citizen's goals and resources are at the center.

You will become part of a therapy group with 9 physiotherapists and 7 occupational therapists and will participate in a strong interdisciplinary collaboration with nurses, social and health care assistants, doctors, a social worker and a dietician.

We offer

• A unique combination of clinical work and development tasks.
• Opportunity to influence the future of rehabilitation practice.
• A strong professional and interdisciplinary environment.
• Dedicated colleagues and good development opportunities.

High wellbeing, humor and helpfulness in everyday life.

Formalities, salary and terms of employment

Employment is according to collective agreement. When employed by Frederiksberg Municipality, a criminal record must be presented. The position is 37 hours. Salary is negotiated in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

As we are a 24-hour rehabilitation service, our citizens are offered occupational and physical therapy on Saturdays and holidays as well as weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Application deadline no later than 25 October 2026. Interviews will be held in week 44.

Further information

You can contact Therapy Lead Anja Mattey, [email protected], tel.: 2898 0109, if you would like further information about the position.

Frederiksberg is a vibrant city with a dynamic urban community. The city’s soul is built on our history and classical heritage and helps shape the exciting development of Frederiksberg as a green, healthy and pulsating part of the Capital Region.

We are a modern municipality serving 104,305 citizens. Frederiksberg Municipality aims to promote equality and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, race, skin color, religion or belief, political views, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, or national, social or ethnic origin.

Department: Frederiksberg Municipality's 24-hour Rehabilitation

Application deadline: 25 October 2026

Location: Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000, Frederiksberg, Denmark