Dipl. Occupational Therapist

The Institute for Physiotherapy combines physiotherapy and occupational therapy in several specialised areas and works closely in an interprofessional manner. This ensures comprehensive care for our patients. At the Belp location, we manage geriatric rehabilitation with currently around 60 beds. We treat people aged 70 and over following serious illnesses, surgeries, or accidents. The goal is the best possible recovery of independence and a safe return to the familiar environment.

What to expect

• You will conduct ADL, everyday-oriented training (AOT), and functional training primarily for inpatient clients, with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation
• You will carry out individual and group therapies and provide targeted advice to patients on assistive devices
• You actively contribute your expertise in interdisciplinary discussions and reports and help continuously improve treatment quality
• You work in a large interprofessional therapy team consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech therapists, which has extensive experience and expertise

What you bring

• You have completed training as a certified occupational therapist, ideally with SRK recognition
• You have an interest in working with elderly people in geriatric rehabilitation
• You demonstrate a high sense of responsibility and enjoy practising occupation-based occupational therapy
• Your working style is characterised by teamwork, independence, and flexibility
• Ideally, you have an interest in the special field of swallowing therapy/dysphagia

Our offer

• A varied and exciting role with a broad, interesting patient spectrum focusing on geriatrics, as well as the opportunity to contribute and further develop your professional expertise
• Close collaboration in an interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical, and therapy staff
• Internal and external training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support for professional specialisation
• Rehabilitation-specific infrastructure at an easily accessible location and contemporary employment conditions
• Modern clinical information system
• Opportunity to participate in the training of occupational therapy students

Questions about the position?

For further information, please contact Angela Kindler, Head of Therapies, Belp Hospital

+41 31 81 8 96 37