Winterthur
Clinical Specialist lower extremity
- 07 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8400 Winterthur
About the job
Clinical Specialist lower extremity
Institute for Therapies and Rehabilitation
from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement
60 - 100%
We offer more than just a job! At KSW you work evidence-based and interprofessionally at the latest scientific standard. Through our close cooperation with national as well as international universities of applied sciences, we offer you exciting career options. As a Clinical Specialist for the lower extremity, you shape the "patient journey" through projects around care both in content and organisation. You develop new pathways and work in an interprofessional team. We want to complement our motivated team in the extremities area with a committed, innovative personality who enjoys their profession. We look forward to hearing from you!
This is who we are
Your tasks
- You treat patients with complaints of the lower extremity in outpatient and inpatient settings
- You orient yourself to the latest scientific standards and keep an eye on innovations and developments in your field. You share your knowledge within the team and thus contribute to a high quality of treatment
- Together with the medical team of orthopaedics/traumatology, you further develop therapy pathways and create new ways in care
- In the aftercare of orthopaedic patients, you take on defined tasks previously performed by doctors (Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapy)
- You have a holistic therapy approach and recognise when it is about more than just the structure
Your profile
- You have completed a master’s degree in physiotherapy or are in the process of completing it
- You have experience in the lower extremity in the fields of orthopaedics/traumatology, pain medicine, rheumatology
- You enjoy contact and collaboration with doctors and nursing staff
- You bring a high degree of flexibility and resilience
- You are interested in further professional development
Do you have any questions?
You are welcome to contact us:
Ariane Schwank
Team Leader OEX/UEX
Tel. 052 266 42 33
Julian Wiedenbach
Team Leader Back, Pelvic Floor, Mental Health
Tel. 052 266 38 39
Your benefits at KSW
Work-life balance
Work and private life should fit together. That is why KSW – where the operation allows – offers you flexible and staggered working hours, home office, generous maternity leave, paternity leave as well as employment levels that can be adapted to different life phases.
Further education and training
Develop yourself professionally and personally: At KSW, around 40 interdisciplinary and 50 specialised training courses are available to you annually. We also support external training – in terms of time and/or finances.
Consultation offers
Sometimes support is needed. In cases of personal stress, long-term illness or difficult experiences in professional or private life, various confidential consultation offers are available to you at KSW.
Team spirit
At KSW we work with and for each other. Appreciation, open and respectful communication as well as collaboration across professional groups and departments shape our everyday work. You should be able to contribute and develop with your ideas and strengths.
Provision and insurance
Your future is also taken care of: You benefit from very good social benefits and a pension fund solution with BVK, which is significantly above the legal minimum. You are also very well protected as a KSW employee in case of illness or accident.
Health
Your health is important to us. Benefit from discounts on fitness subscriptions, internal training and courses as well as reductions in pharmacies and selected health insurance companies.
Childcare
Family and work can be well combined with us. The La Luna daycare centre with generous opening hours is located directly next to KSW. In addition, KSW supports you financially with childcare costs depending on income.
Culture
There is something to discover outside of work too: Thanks to our cooperation with cultural partners in Winterthur and the surrounding area, you regularly benefit from discounts for concerts and theatre performances.
Catering
Good and affordable throughout the working day: In our staff restaurant you will find a varied catering service at attractive conditions. In our 24-hour shop you will also find wholesome meals, snacks and drinks around the clock.
