Temporary physiotherapist sought for neurology

Physiotherapist for maternity leave cover sought for neurology at Rigshospitalet-Glostrup

Are you a physiotherapist with strong professional expertise, curiosity and a desire to work at a hospital that accepts acute neurological patients? Do you want to be part of an engaged interdisciplinary team where your professional assessment makes a significant difference – already from the start of the patient’s admission?

Then you are the one we are looking for to our neurological physiotherapist team as of 01.01.27 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

About the position

As a physiotherapist in the neurological physiotherapist team you will be a central part of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with acute stroke as well as patients within the general neurological specialty.

You will work closely with doctors, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuropsychologists in a dynamic environment where rapid clinical decisions and interprofessional sparring are part of daily life.

The position is located in Physiotherapist Team 1, which consists of 14 dedicated physiotherapists, one development physiotherapist and one senior physiotherapist.

The team primarily handles physiotherapeutic tasks within stroke and general neurology, and additionally collaborates with the Respiratory Center East and the clinic for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

The position is 37 hours and includes on-call work about every 12th weekend, followed by weekday time off. In addition, 1-2 public holiday shifts per year can be expected.

Your tasks will include

• Early physiotherapeutic assessment in the acute course
• Functional assessments, including tests, mobilization and positioning as well as initiation of self-training and development of rehabilitation plans
• Planning and execution of targeted, evidence-based interventions
• Participation in interprofessional conferences and discharge processes
• Supervision and feedback to colleagues and physiotherapy students

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed physiotherapist with Danish authorization
• Has an interest in and/or experience with neurology and the acute field
• Thrives in an environment where no two days are the same
• Can work independently but also values strong collaboration
• Is professionally curious and confident working in a fast-paced setting
• Wants to influence the development of neurological physiotherapy in the acute setting
• Has an engaged and professional approach to your work tasks and the development of your profession
• Is aware of your own resources and limitations

We offer

• An exciting everyday life with meaning – right where it matters
• Primary function within neurology
• Good opportunities to apply and develop your professional and personal competencies.
• An open and humorous collegial environment
• Influence on the development of workflows and patient pathways
• Close interprofessional collaboration and good opportunities for professional sparring. Interprofessional learning and collaboration are a fixed and important part of daily life
• Focus on wellbeing, professionalism and balance between work life and private life
• A thorough onboarding, with a fixed mentor, so you feel well prepared for the tasks

Rigshospitalet is one of Denmark’s leading hospitals for patients needing highly specialized treatment. The Department of Ergotherapy and Physiotherapy is located on two campuses, Glostrup and Blegdamsvej. The department is organized into 7 teams with 3 and 4 teams on each campus. The department is led by two Chief Therapists and 6 Senior Therapists. There are approximately 135 ergotherapists and physiotherapists, two research therapists, a senior researcher, 7 development therapists and 4 clinical instructors employed. In addition we have PhD students in the department.

We work in the Department of Ergotherapy and Physiotherapy systematically with professional development, quality development, and we highly prioritize research.

For further information see the department’s website: Rigshospitalet - Department of Ergotherapy and Physiotherapy

Employment terms

Salary and employment terms follow the agreement for Non-leading occupational therapists, physiotherapists and midwives - agreement 33.21.1 - salary as of 1.10.2026. Rigshospitalet belongs to salary area 4.

You can find an overview of the starting salary on the region’s website based on the agreement and position mentioned in the job advertisement. https://www.regionh.dk/om-region-hovedstaden/fakta/arbejdsplads/Sider/Startloen.aspx

Application procedure

Application deadline is 17.11.26 at 12:00. We will conduct interviews on 20.11.26 in the morning. The position is to be filled on 01.01.27 or as soon as possible thereafter and is a 6-month maternity leave cover.

If you would like to hear more about the positions, you are welcome to call

Union representative Marianne Gardner Rasmussen, tel. 3863 3092 or Senior Physiotherapist Nina Sandholdt, tel. 3863 3210

Applications, exam documents and CVs are to be submitted online via the link below.

Your salary and employment terms Qualified health personnel with patient contact, who have been trained in a country outside Denmark within the EU/EEA, must meet the language proficiency requirement in Danish when employed in the Region of Hovedstaden.* *Qualified health personnel with patient contact, who have been trained in a country outside Denmark within the EU/EEA, must, upon employment in the Region of Hovedstaden, have passed a Danish test (Danish Education 3, equivalent to the 9th grade final exam) or at minimum be able to pass the test within 1 year of employment, or have obtained equivalent Danish language proficiency otherwise.

The Danish test must be passed with at least the following grades: • spoken communication with grade 10 • reading comprehension with grade 7 • written expression with grade 7