Physiotherapist for the Orthopedic Surgery Department

We are seeking a physiotherapist trainee for our orthopedic surgical team

Do you want to make a difference for orthopedic surgical patients?

Are you curious about the orthopedic surgical specialty, and would you like to try it out in practice?

Then you now have the opportunity to become part of our team of orthopedic surgeons physiotherapists as we send one of our colleagues on maternity leave.

Who are we?

In the Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy we cover almost all specialties at North Zealand Hospital.

Our orthopedic surgical team consists of 12 physiotherapists with a strong professional and collegial community. We work closely with nursing staff and doctors in the Orthopedic Surgery Department.

The Orthopedic Department is distributed over several units and treats patients with complex problems of the locomotor system – including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves.

In addition to the acutely admitted patients, we also handle a large outpatient activity including group training for amputees and training of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

We also look forward to an exciting future!

In the next few years we expect to open the doors to New Hospital North Zealand. The new hospital is designed for a future with major technological possibilities and patients with new expectations for the healthcare system.

The future calls for new thinking, and as a physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to be involved in the preparations leading up to the move to the new hospital.

What you will be working with

Assess the need for physiotherapy and perform functional assessments of inpatients in the Orthopedic Department.

Advise and train inpatients and outpatient orthopedic surgical patients before and after surgery.

Manage group training for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Collaborate cross-disciplinary with nurses and doctors.

Involve patients and relatives through secure, respectful and clear communication.

Who fits in well with us?

We imagine that you

• Are professionally curious and have an interest in the orthopedic surgical specialty.
• Thrive in cross-disciplinary collaboration while also being able to work independently.
• Can keep an overview in a changing daily life and take responsibility for your own tasks.
• Communicate safely and respectfully with patients and relatives.
• Contribute positively to the community – preferably with a good sense of humor.

What do we offer?

With us you get

• A thorough introduction and ongoing supervision.
• Good opportunities for professional sparring and development.
• Skilled and engaged colleagues across professional groups.
• An workplace with a focus on well-being, a good working environment, care and consideration.
• Flexibility in your shift plan by agreement with the senior therapist – including possibilities for compensatory leave, days off after weekend shifts and internal shift swaps.
• A casual tone, good camaraderie and space for humor in everyday life.

Practical information

• Working hours: 32–35 hours per week.
• Start: 1 December 2026 or by agreement.
• Working hours: Day shifts, one weekly late shift until 18:30, plus weekend and holiday shifts according to distribution.
• Application deadline: 30 October 2026.
• Employment interviews: Expected to be held 10 November 2026.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms follow the agreement for non-leading staff between Danish Physiotherapists and the Regions’ Salary and Tariff Board.

Read more about salary and employment on Region Hovedstaden’s website: https://www.regionh.dk/om-region-hovedstaden/fakta/arbejdsplads/Sider/Startloen.aspx

Want to know more?

You are very welcome to contact us if you would like to hear more about the position

• Head Therapist Jeanette Olsen: 51 79 83 05
• Specialty-Responsible Physiotherapist Lene Jæger: 48 29 50 14

More information about us

If you want to know more about the Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, you can visit our website: https://www.nordsjaellandshospital.dk/afdelinger-og-klinikker/fysioterapi-og-ergoterapi-afdeling/Sider/default.aspx

Follow our daily life on social media

You can also get an insight into our daily life on Instagram

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• ortkir_noh

Find us also on LinkedIn: Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, North Zealand Hospital.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards

Jeanette Olsen

Head Therapist

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Please note that internal applicants coming directly from another similar position in the Region of Region Hovedstaden may be entitled to continue their qualification salary level.

If you believe you have a qualification salary level that should be continued, you must state this. The purpose is to ensure that any right to continuation of qualification salary level can be correctly included in the salary negotiation and salary placement.