Occupational therapist sought for Esbjerg Grindsted Hospital

Do you want to make a difference for patients in acute and complex pathways?

Do you thrive in a daily life where tasks vary, and where your occupational therapy expertise comes into play?

Then you may be our new colleague.

We are seeking an occupational therapist for the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy department in Esbjerg in a permanent 36-hour per week position with start date 1 December 2026.

About the position

As an occupational therapist at Esbjerg Hospital you will have a varied daily life with both inpatients and outpatients. The core occupational therapy tasks span across the medical, neurological and surgical areas. You will be an important part of the patient pathways, where the primary tasks are functional capacity assessments, assessment of rehabilitation needs, rehabilitation in the acute phase and ensuring good handovers to the municipal sector or other collaboration partners.

You work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and other professional groups – and your occupational therapy assessment is an important part of the overall patient pathway.

The core occupational therapy tasks include

• Clarification of the patient's motor and process dysfunctions including ADL assessments
• Screening and treatment of patients with dysphagia
• Screening of patients with cognitive dysfunctions
• Planning and execution of training interventions in the acute phase
• Assessment of rehabilitation needs and potential and development of rehabilitation plans or other written communication
• Interdisciplinary sparring and dissemination of knowledge to the patient, relatives and other professional groups

We are looking for you who

• Have an interest in occupational therapy work in the acute phase and thrive in a changing daily life
• Can contribute to the patient's active admission with a rehabilitative approach in focus
• Would preferably have experience with screening and treatment of dysphagia
• Actively contributes to a professional environment where sparring, reflection, and knowledge sharing with colleagues is a natural part of everyday life.
• Have good collaboration skills and a desire to engage in close interprofessional collaboration with many different professional groups.
• Have good communication skills in writing and speaking – dialogue and documentation are a substantial part of the daily work
• Are flexible, adaptable and solution-oriented and actively contribute to prioritizing and solving today’s tasks

We can offer

In the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy department you will have an exciting and varied job with good opportunities for professional and personal development. You will become part of a strong professional and social community, where we focus on helping each other and together create a good working environment. You will be greeted by engaged colleagues who are ready to help you get started.

Salary and terms of employment

There may be some shifts on weekends and public holidays.

The position is 36 hours per week with start date 01.12.26 or by agreement.

Salary and terms of employment follow the collective agreement between the Danish Association of Occupational Therapists and Danske Regioner.

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally set allowances and pension in Overenskomst for Ikke-ledende personale på Sundhedskartellets område 32.17.1 - løn pr. 1.4.2026 . In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See starting salary for positions in Region of Southern Denmark HERE .

A child certificate will be obtained prior to employment.

Application

Application deadline: 25.10.26

Employment interviews are expected to be held on 28.10 and 29.10.

For further information about the position please contact Senior Occupational Therapist Marianne Nielsen 79183081 or Occupational Therapy Union Representative Carina Aas Tonnesen 79182375.

Department: Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Working hours: 36 hours

Workplace: Esbjerg

Application deadline: 25-10-2026

Application deadline: by 25 October 2026