Occupational Therapist in a Hospital Setting (M/F)

About the job

Polyclinic, emergency, outpatient care, hospitalizations: from birth to old age, the Morges Hospital offers a wide range of care services. The facility has 240 acute care beds, a maternity ward with about 1,500 births per year, and nearly 30,000 emergency consultations. In total, more than 40 medical disciplines have been practiced within its walls for over 150 years. Surrounded by vineyards, with an incredible view of the mountains and the lake, Morges Hospital welcomes you in a warm and dynamic setting.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced occupational therapist for Morges Hospital to join our team within an acute care hospital:

Occupational Therapist in a hospital setting at 80-100%

Start date as soon as possible or to be agreed upon.

The position offers an elderly patient base, varied services (orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, palliative care, geriatrics, neurology, possibilities for outpatient follow-ups in hand rehabilitation) as well as the opportunity to develop varied practices such as in intensive care.

YOUR OBJECTIVES

• Develop, in collaboration with patients, an individualized therapeutic project based on SMART objectives and then ensure its implementation, monitoring, and adjustment.
• Assess the functional capacities and level of autonomy of patients in activities of daily living (ADL), relying on occupational therapy practice models.
• Intervene with a varied population, taking into account physical, cognitive, and psychosocial dimensions.
• Actively contribute to the interdisciplinary therapeutic process, notably by recommending assistive devices, therapeutic education, and supporting patients' life projects.

YOU HAVE

• A CRS-recognized occupational therapist diploma or in the process of recognition (possibility to do the internship during employment).
• Training in hand rehabilitation and experience in this field.
• Experience in hospital occupational therapy is an asset.
• An interest in supervising students in training.
• Energy and heightened sensitivity to relational aspects.
• Skills in communication, listening, and pedagogy.

WE OFFER YOU

• 5 weeks of annual vacation, 6 weeks from the age of 50. Possibility to buy back an additional week of vacation, as well as 10 public holidays offered.
• Several options providing flexibility (unpaid leave, part-time, paid time off for shift changes, etc.).
• A mobility plan including a contribution to your commute by bike, on foot, or your public transport subscription, with environmental concerns following an institutional sustainability plan.
• Remuneration based on the valuation of your previous professional experience years, as well as seniority bonuses within the EHC.
• Free Pilates classes, financial participation in sporting events such as the 20km of Lausanne or Bike to Work, a benefits catalog offering discounts in sports, wellness, leisure, mobility, insurance, and finance sectors.
• Hot drinks offered in the morning and meals at CHF 8.50 in our cafeterias.
• A company refreshment bar "Pâquis Plage" to share convivial moments during nice weather.
• Possibilities for internal transfers according to your development desires.
• Many internal or certified training courses accessible.
• A dedicated program for managers to support them in acquiring the skills necessary for managing their teams.

WE ARE

• An institution including acute care and rehabilitation facilities, a private clinic, nursing homes, medical centers, and on-call services spread across the La Côte region as well as the first clinical hypnosis school dedicated to the care environment in French-speaking Switzerland.
• A care network offering many opportunities for internal transfers according to employees' aspirations and development projects.
• More than 2000 employees caring for patients and residents in the region, sharing values of Responsibility, Proximity, Humanity, Competence, in an agile environment promoting project realization.
• A training company committed to training the next generation, with about 80 apprentices in 16 different trades, 200 HES-ES interns, and nearly 300 doctors in training.

TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE, BE THE NEXT TALENT OF OUR CARE NETWORK.

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CV, cover letter, work certificates (necessary for salary calculation), and diplomas.

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