Experienced physiotherapist for Center for Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Do you feel passionate about making a difference for citizens who are living with cancer? Are you interested in working with rehabilitation in a multidisciplinary environment? And do you have experience within cancer and palliation both from the municipality and hospital? Then you might be our new physiotherapist in the Center for Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliation in Odense Municipality.

About the job

We are seeking a physiotherapist for 37 hours per week for our multidisciplinary team in the Center for Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliation. It is required that you have experience in cancer rehabilitation and palliation from both the municipality and hospital. The position is self-scheduled.

The center offers rehabilitation and palliative pathways before, during and after cancer treatment for citizens over 18 years. Citizens' needs and functional levels vary considerably and depend, among other things, on disease progression, treatment and life situation. You will be part of a team where you handle tasks within patient-focused prevention and rehabilitation.

Your daily work will be characterized by a strong professional community, close multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on creating the best possible pathways for each citizen. You will be part of a dedicated team consisting of 11 employees: 3 nurses, 5 physiotherapists, 2 occupational therapists and 1 clinical dietitian. We learn from each other, support each other, and view our different professional backgrounds as a strength.

Your daily work

Your tasks will include, among others

• Conducting clarifying conversations, both single- and multidisciplinary.
• Individual and group-based rehabilitation for citizens who have or have had cancer.
• Planning, carrying out and evaluating training programs with a focus on functional ability, mastery and quality of life.
• Working based on the Health Act § 119, § 140, the Service Act § 86(1) and the Elderly Act § 9, as well as the Danish Health Authority's recommendations for cancer rehabilitation and palliation.
• Counseling and guidance for citizens and relatives.
• Planning and delivering educational offerings to citizens with cancer.
• Contributing to development, quality assurance and multidisciplinary coordination of the center's initiatives.
• Cross-sector collaboration and professional sparring with OUH (Odense University Hospital) and other partners.
• Documentation in Nexus

You will naturally receive an individual introductory program and be assigned a mentor to ensure you get off to a good start in the position.

We expect that you

• Are a trained physiotherapist and have Danish authorization.
• Have experience with rehabilitation of citizens with cancer and palliative issues from both hospital and municipality.
• Have experience with group training.
• Have a functional and citizen-centred approach to training and rehabilitation.
• Thrive in working with citizens in vulnerable and complex life situations.
• Have strong relational skills and are able to create trust and security.
• Have good collaboration skills and thrive in multidisciplinary communities.
• Work independently, is structured and reflective.
• Want professional development and keep up-to-date with new knowledge.
• Have experience with or an interest in teaching and communication.

We offer

• A meaningful job in the Center for Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliation.
• A strong multidisciplinary work environment with high professionalism.
• Good opportunities for professional sparring and competence development.
• An workplace with a focus on quality, development and well-being.
• Professional and personal development.
• A thorough introduction to tasks and organization.
• An workplace where we laugh together, help each other and lift as a team.

Salary and employment terms

The position is 37 hours per week with expected start date January 1, 2027.

The position is paid in accordance with the current collective agreement. The expected salary level is disclosed prior to any interview and depends on experience and qualifications.

Want to know more?

You are very welcome to contact the Rehabilitation Leader Sara Neto at telephone 21 28 06 79 or physiotherapist Gry Kobberø at telephone 40 49 97 12.

The practical

The application deadline is Thursday, October 29, 2026. We expect to hold the recruitment interviews on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.