Developmental Occupational Therapist for 24-Hour Rehabilitation

Do you want to help develop the rehabilitation of the future with a focus on activity, participation and the citizen's everyday life?

At Frederiksberg Municipality's 24-hour rehabilitation, we are seeking a clinically strong development-oriented occupational therapist who wishes to combine clinical practice with development work and staff training.

The position is split between clinical occupational therapy and development of evidence-based practice. You will be part of a development team consisting of two development physiotherapists and one development nurse, where you contribute to developing, implementing and anchoring new methods and workflows.

Your tasks

• Provide rehabilitation pathways according to the Health Act §140 and the Social Services Act §86 as well as the Elderly Act §9.
• Work with ADL assessment/training, activity analysis and interventions that support the citizen's independence.
• Plan and carry out development and quality projects.
• Contribute to the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Teach, develop competencies and provide professional sparring.
• Work closely with management and multidisciplinary colleagues on the development of rehabilitation services.

We are looking for you who

• Are a licensed occupational therapist.
• Have relevant further education at master's level.
• Have experience with rehabilitation, preferably within geriatrics, neurological or orthopedic surgical areas.
• Are interested in process management, implementation and evidence-based practice.
• Thrive in multidisciplinary collaboration and are passionate about professional development.
• Are curious about welfare technology solutions.
• An occupational therapist who can move naturally between theory and practice, and who sees value in creating coherence between professional development and citizen-centered solutions.

About us

The 24-hour rehabilitation unit is a modern rehabilitation facility with 89 beds. We admit citizens for rehabilitation, assessment and respite stays and work purposefully with meaningful rehabilitation pathways where the citizen's goals and resources are at the center.

You will become part of a therapy group with 9 physiotherapists and 7 occupational therapists and participate in a strong multidisciplinary collaboration with nurses, social and health care assistants, doctors, a social worker and a dietitian.

We offer

• A unique combination of clinical work and development tasks.
• Opportunity to influence the future of rehabilitation practice.
• A strong professional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Engaged colleagues and good development opportunities.

High well-being, humor and helpfulness in daily work.

Formalia, salary and terms of employment

Employment is according to collective agreement. When employed by Frederiksberg Municipality, a criminal record check must be presented. The position is 37 hours. Salary negotiated in accordance with applicable collective agreement.

As we are a 24-hour rehabilitation facility, we offer our citizens occupational and physiotherapy on Saturdays and public holidays as well as weekdays between 7:30 – 16:00.

Application deadline no later than 25 October 2026. Interviews will be held in week 44.

Further information

You can contact Lead Therapist Anja Mattey, [email protected] , tel.: 2898 0109, if you would like further information about the position.

Frederiksberg is a vibrant city with a dynamic community. The heart of the city is built on our history and classical heritage and helps shape the exciting development of Frederiksberg as a green, healthy and pulsating part of the Capital Region.

We are a modern municipality serving 104,305 citizens. Frederiksberg Municipality aims to promote equality and therefore encourages all qualified to apply regardless of age, disability, race, skin colour, religion or belief, political view, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics or national, social or ethnic origin.