Occupational Therapist sought for Esbjerg Grindsted Hospital

Are you passionate about hand therapy, specialized rehabilitation and working with children with cerebral palsy?

Then it might be you we're looking for.

We are seeking an occupational therapist for our hand therapy team in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in Esbjerg. The position is permanent and 36 hours per week with employment on February 1, 2027.

About the position

We are looking for an engaged and professionally curious occupational therapist for our hand therapy team in Physio- and Occupational Therapy at Esbjerg Hospital. The position is primarily linked to the hand-surgical area, where you will have the opportunity to work with outpatient patients with various hand-surgical problems – including a smaller part as specialized rehabilitation. You will also join the local CPOP team, where your role in working with children with cerebral palsy will have particular focus on assessment of hand function and the occupational therapy intervention.

A smaller part of your tasks will be directed toward inpatients in the orthopedic surgical department, other medical and neurological wards. Here you will perform basic occupational therapy assessments, including assessment of the patient\'s functional ability and ADL, dysphagia screening and relevant neurological assessments.

Your primary duties will be

• Occupational therapy assessment of hand function and functional ability
• Description and documentation of rehabilitation needs - including preparation of rehabilitation plans for general rehabilitation in the primary sector
• Instruction of patients in exercises and adjustment of prefabricated splints as well as guidance in handling daily activities
• Specialized rehabilitation of hand-surgical patients with complex injuries – including fabrication of individually customized orthoses
• Participation in the CPOP follow-up program
• Occupational therapy assessment of inpatients

We are looking for an occupational therapist who

• Has experience with hand therapy and the specialized area
• Is interested in contributing to the work with assessment of hand function in children with cerebral palsy
• Can maintain an overview in a busy daily routine and can prioritize the occupational therapy efforts for the different types of patients
• Has good communication skills in writing and speech – dialogue and documentation are an essential part of the daily work
• Can work independently and at the same time actively participate in team collaboration with e.g. doctors and nurses when required.
• Is professionally engaged and actively contributes to the development of the profession

We can offer

• An exciting and varied position with the opportunity to specialize in the hand therapy area for both adults and children
• A Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy department with a strong professional and social community
• Good opportunities for professional development

Salary and employment terms

There may be occasional shifts on weekends and holidays.

The position is 36 hours per week with start date 01.02.27 or by agreement.

Salary and terms follow the collective agreement between the Danish Association of Occupational Therapists and the Danish Regions.

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be provided with base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in Agreement for Non-Executive Staff in the Health Cartel area 32.17.1 - pay as of 1.4.2026 . Besides starting salary, the salary may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See starting salary for positions in the 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, 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