Physiotherapist for a maternity-leave cover at a nursing home where the core is presence, community and high professional standards

Physiotherapist for maternity leave cover at a Nursing Home where the core is presence, community, and high professional standards

About the job

Thorsgården Nursing Home is seeking a physiotherapist who will be part of our professionally strong team and contribute to creating the best possible life for our residents.

Thorsgården Nursing Home is located in the heart of Åbyhøj, close to beautiful green surroundings. Here we have 56 apartments spread over two wings and an active house filled

with community and great experiences. From our banquet hall and cozy conservatory we create the framework for activities such as music, Friday events, and summer barbecues.

We are looking for a physiotherapist who can perform professional interventions at a high level with the aim of creating, restoring or maintaining the resident's functional level and contributing to a meaningful everyday life.

As part of a team of graduates, you will help raise the health and professional quality in the cohesive care journey for our residents. We focus on preventing hospital admissions and readmissions through competence development and systematic quality development in solving our core task.

Your main tasks

· Assessment and evaluation of residents' functional level and planning of individual training programs.

· Guidance and training of staff in transfer techniques and use of aids.

· Contribute to optimizing residents’ daily lives through rehabilitative and preventive measures.

· Collaboration and competence development of the care and health staff to ensure the best interdisciplinary effort.

We would like to point out that the position falls within the 24/7 area. Currently the service is expected to be mainly daytime shifts.

Your profile

Want to make a difference in elder care and work interdisciplinary in the close health sector.

· Trained physiotherapist with preferably some experience from the elder care sector.

· Strong competencies in aids, rehabilitation and transfers.

· You work with the resident at the center and see collaboration with the resident’s family/network as a natural part of your work.

· You view interdisciplinary collaboration with SOSU staff, nurses and occupational therapist as a natural part of your work.

· You willingly share your expertise and have good communication and pedagogical skills.

· You see documentation as an important tool to achieve quality in residents’ pathways and are proficient in using the electronic health record – in Aarhus Municipality we work with CURA.

· You work independently, are flexible and enjoy being challenged in your work.

· You contribute to a constructive and positive work environment – and you have a ready smile and laughter.

Why you should choose us

· We can offer you an exciting job with many challenges and a great degree of freedom to act.

· We work interdisciplinarily, where sparring, knowledge sharing and curiosity are a natural part.

· We prioritize managerial support and presence.

· We value everyday life as well as trying something different when the day offers it – spontaneously as well.

· We all take shared responsibility for a good working environment.

· There are network meetings for therapists in Area West Central.

Salary and employment terms

The position is to be commenced on December 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Salary and terms of employment according to applicable collective agreement and after concrete negotiations with the union representing the profession.

Weekly hours: 37 hours.

If you want to know more

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Mikkel Petersen, Deputy Director, tel.: 51575722.

Application

Click on “Apply” below to fill out and send your application. All fields with * must be filled in. Only after you receive a confirmation by email have we received your application .

Deadline for applications is October 25, 2026.

We expect to conduct interviews on October 28, 2026.

In the Department of Health and Care we have a general policy that references and possibly a criminal record check are requested during recruitment. You should therefore expect to be asked about this if we offer you the position.

We note that in connection with the recruitment process there will be an entry in our reference register. The reference register includes former employees of the Department of Health and Care who have been dismissed due to serious breach of employment terms.

About Health and Care and Aarhus Municipality

Health and Care (MSO) in Aarhus Municipality works with care for the elderly and health for all citizens.

Aarhus Municipality regards diversity as a resource and therefore encourages everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, lifestyle, religion or ethnic background - to apply for the position.

Aarhus Municipality is one of the largest employers in Jutland, where 28,000 professionals and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the surrounding community. We are an employer that values professionalism and collaboration highly and we believe that our differences help make Aarhus a good city for all. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city – and for you. Come and be part of it!

About Aarhus Municipality as an employer

Aarhus Municipality is among the largest employers in Jutland, where 28,000 professionals and passionate colleagues work every day to make visions a reality and create value for citizens and the community around us. We are an employer that values professionalism and collaboration highly and we believe that our differences help make Aarhus a good city for all. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where both employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city – and for you. Come and be part of it!

As an employee of Aarhus Municipality you turn visions into reality and create development, community, and well-being. Here there is respect for professionalism, room for diversity, and opportunities for growth.

Application deadline

25-10-2026

Start date

01-12-2026

Weekly working hours

37 hours per week

Job category

HealthCare and Care

Workplace

Thorsgården Nursing Home

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