Occupational therapist for a temporary position sought for the home care district in Bredsten

Do you want to help create coherent, rehabilitative and meaningful citizen pathways?

We are looking for a dedicated occupational therapist for a 6-month temporary position at the latest 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible, and until 31 July 2027 in our multidisciplinary home care district in District Bredsten. With us you will become an important part of a multidisciplinary community, where we work purposefully to support citizens' opportunities to master their own lives and retain as much independence as possible in everyday life.

About the job

As an occupational therapist you will be the anchor and coordinator of our rehabilitative pathway under § 83 a in the Social Services Act and our start-up process under the Elderly Act.

You will have a central role in ensuring that the occupational therapy perspective is integrated into citizens' overall pathways.

It includes among other things

• Assessment of citizens' activity and functional level with particular focus on ADL
• Occupational therapy assessments based on the principle of holistic care
• Planning and coordination of rehabilitative pathways
• Rehabilitation after § 140 in the Health Act
• Preparation of APV assessments in citizens' own homes
• Ordering and follow-up on relevant APV aids
• Interdisciplinary sparring and coordination around citizens' pathways

You will also have an important function as meeting chair and facilitator at our weekly multidisciplinary meetings in both day and evening shifts. Here you will help to set the direction, support professional discussions and ensure that we together find the best solutions for the citizens.

About us

• We want to be known as a district that delivers a high professional level
• That we meet citizens at eye level
• That we manage to breathe calmly and show composure around the citizen
• We strive to deliver the best quality in every visit
• We value presence, care and trust
• We have fun while we are at work
• We have open and honest communication with our colleagues and leadership
• It is important to us that we are good at reflecting on our own practice, are curious about our own and the district's professional development and are aware of how we communicate

We offer you

• Your shifts will primarily be in day shifts
• Fixed duty roster with meeting time at 7:00
• Opportunity for personal development
• Close multidisciplinary collaboration. Every Tuesday we have multidisciplinary group meetings (Spl, SSA, ter. SSH and leaders)
• Focus on physical and mental work environment
• A management close at hand
• Colleagues with lots of humor who take pride in looking after each other
• A thorough onboarding and introduction to the tasks
• Good colleagues and a strong professional community
• Opportunity to work rehabilitatively and with the citizen at the center

We expect from you

• Are a trained occupational therapist – preferably with experience from home care, but not mandatory
• Can take ownership of your tasks and keep an overview
• Have flair for IT and systems
• Advantage to know Nexus, but not required
• Are curious and responsible
• The desire to work with citizens in their own homes
• Have a rehabilitative mindset
• Are flexible
• Can handle multiple tasks and be adaptable to change
• You are positive and engaged with a sense of humor
• Are efficient and creative in your task solving
• Have a driver's license

Employment terms

Salary and employment terms according to collective agreement and local pay.

Employment takes place according to 70.21 Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and midwives - Occupational Therapist, § 3-5 on pay setting. The expected start salary per month for full-time and excluding pension is base salary grade (4 or 7) based on seniority, within the range of DKK 29,980 – 35,933. The final placement, including collective agreement basis and salary level, is set based on education, experience and qualifications as well as the specific offered position.

This is a six-month temporary position with earliest possible hire, and no later than 1 February 2027, and until 31 July 2027.

Application deadline

We look forward to receiving your application no later than 6 December 2026.

Interviews expected

We conduct ongoing recruitment interviews, the last interview date is 16 December 2026.

Do you want to know more?

You are very welcome to contact district manager Marie Andersen at 23 34 37 38 or [email protected] or district manager Sabrine Basse Schmidt at 21 19 71 06 or [email protected] if you want, you are welcome to see where we live.

Criminal record

We obtain a public criminal record with consent during employment.

Send your application

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Vejle Municipality encourages everyone to apply for the position regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disability, etc.

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