Pistor AG
Zürich
8 hours ago
Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees from 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects.
Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy
100%
In the Directorate of Nursing, Therapies and Social Work, at the Zurich Lenggstrasse location, we are looking for a replacement due to retirement as of May 1, 2026, or by agreement
Your tasks
- Representation of the head of the occupational therapy department and taking over defined management tasks
- Professional leadership, guidance and evaluation of directly subordinate employees
- Participation in the professional development of the occupational therapy services
- Collaboration with the occupational therapy team, the management team of the Therapies and Social Work area, as well as the interprofessional treatment teams
- Participation in internal and external project and working groups
- Ensuring the flow of information
- Occupational therapy patient treatment as needed and according to capacity
Your profile
- Recognized training as an occupational therapist FH, with SRK recognition for foreign applicants
- Leadership experience and further training in the area of leadership
- Solid occupational therapy expertise as well as evidence-based practical experience, preferably in the field of psychiatry
- Independent, efficient and service-oriented working style
- Value-based, responsible and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
- Enjoyment in conceptual co-design
- Very good communication skills as well as oral and written language proficiency
- Good organizational and coordination skills and IT user knowledge
- Resilient and experienced personality with a passion for acute psychiatry
Our offer
- Versatile and responsible leadership role
- Internal and external training and development opportunities, case supervision
- Collaboration with a collegial and committed professional team as well as the interprofessional treatment teams
- Discounted internal catering options, daycare, leisure activities, as well as staff discounts with listed partners
- Good accessibility by public transport and participation in public transport subscriptions.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Nadine Saxer, Tel. +41 58 384 26 53, Deputy Director PTS/ Head of Therapies and Social Work. Please apply exclusively via www.pukzh.ch/karriere-bildung, where you will also find more information about our clinic.
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
