Occupational therapist sought for Ilulissat Regional Hospital

Occupational Therapist sought for Ilulissat Regional Hospital We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for Ilulissat Regional Hospital. The position is a permanent appointment at 40 hours/week, possibly a temporary position of 6-12 months or as agreed. The Regional Hospital in Ilulissat is located in the Avannaa Region with 12,000 inhabitants. You will be part of a unified health system that will create good patient pathways.

The tasks are varied and performed independently in a therapeutic professional environment. We want a therapist who can work independently, who is not afraid of challenges and can contribute to ongoing development. Preference is given to an occupational therapist with experience and qualifications in treating inpatients and ambulatory surgical, neurological, and medical patients, but this is not a requirement.

At the same time, you should be good at helping to set the framework for which and how tasks should be carried out. In Greenland, one works broadly as a generalist. You will be part of a team together with three physiotherapists. The four therapists form a solid team that ensures a service to all citizens. You will be required to engage in a close interdisciplinary collaboration with interpreters, doctors, nurses, care staff as well as therapists at the national hospital in Nuuk.

The work also includes collaboration with Avannaata Kommunia. We offer:

• Training in Nuuk with occupational therapists before or at start
• An exciting job with varied tasks
• Good and close cooperation with three physiotherapists
• Collaboration with other colleagues at the hospital and the municipality
• Opportunity for professional sparring

We are looking for someone who

• Is a trained occupational therapist with Danish authorization
• Has an interest in assessment and treatment within both the surgical, medical and ambulatory areas
• Has an interest in hand rehabilitation
• Can see themselves working in a changing everyday life
• Has good communication skills
• IT at user level – We work in an EMR system and digital consultation platforms
• Greenlandic language skills are an advantage but not a requirement

Application Application, including copies of relevant documents, must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk Start date: December 1, 2026 or as agreedApplication deadline: November 18, 2026Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis Contact Information about the position can be obtained from [email protected] , Att.

Lalita or at telephone +299 947145 between 08:00 - 16:00 Greenland time – and the leading regional doctor Kasper Stougaard at email: [email protected] Housing Housing will be allocated according to the Greenlandic Health Service’s current rules.

Salary and employment Salary and terms of employment, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Greenlandic Self-Government and the relevant bargaining organization. Citizenship If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional on valid residence and work permit. Residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, challenge and professional pride The Greenlandic Health Service is under the Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Territorial Nursing Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home and the Health Service’s Operational Area. If you seek professional challenges, are curious and like to work broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic Health Service at www.gjob.dk In Greenland there are ample opportunities to lead an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boating are ideal activities. Winter brings the Northern Lights and lots of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle you can go dog sledding. In the larger towns there is plenty of cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes and restaurants.

You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl See the Greenlandic Health Service’s organizational diagram Organizational diagram of the Greenlandic Health Service The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.We only receive applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk . Applications sent by e-mail will be deleted immediately for your safety.