Specialist in Occupational Therapy Neurology 80%
- 26 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
This versatile role combines demanding clinical work in the Stroke Centre and on the wards with the professional, conceptual development of the occupational therapy department in neurology. Do you enjoy working according to the latest evidence, have new ideas for neurological occupational therapy and want to implement them not only with patients but throughout the entire department? Then we have the right position for you.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
Specialist in Occupational Therapy Neurology 80%
by arrangement
Your main tasks
Work as an occupational therapist
Work as a specialist
- Treatment of inpatients with neurological disorders and neuropsychological impairments in the acute phase as well as early rehabilitation in the Stroke Centre
- Collaboration in a team with 11 physiotherapists and 6 occupational therapists
Work as a specialist
- Organisation and management of the neurology occupational therapy department, including tutoring of specialists
- Continuous generation and safeguarding of specialised knowledge as well as further development of the department
- Representation of occupational therapy interests at USZ and public relations work
- Promotion of interprofessional collaboration
- Introduction of innovative, evidence-based care concepts
Your profile
- Occupational therapist M.Sc. with several years of professional experience in an acute institution as well as further training in the field of neurology
- Confident handling of scientific literature, experience in the application of EBP/EBM
- Joy in innovation and courage to question the existing and try out new things
- High commitment to teamwork and interprofessional collaboration
- Interest in lateral leadership and networking in the professional environment
Our benefits
As a specialist, you can expect an experienced and motivated professional team of 16 occupational therapists. In everyday clinical practice, you will also work closely with a dedicated interprofessional team consisting of 11 physiotherapists and 6 occupational therapists. Both teams look forward to your commitment and skills.
We offer you diverse opportunities to actively contribute and help shape the further development of occupational therapy practice. Look forward to a wide scope for innovation and new ideas, a modern shared-governance career model with clear development prospects, as well as a lived interprofessional collaboration that promotes professional exchange and joint development.
We offer you diverse opportunities to actively contribute and help shape the further development of occupational therapy practice. Look forward to a wide scope for innovation and new ideas, a modern shared-governance career model with clear development prospects, as well as a lived interprofessional collaboration that promotes professional exchange and joint development.
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
