Schaffhausen
Hand Therapist
- 02 November 2026
- 70%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Hospitals of Schaffhausen include the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices as well as the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Annually, we care for approximately 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. Additionally, we are an important training centre in the canton.
For the therapies at the Hospitals of Schaffhausen, we are looking for you as an occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a focus on hand therapy, with a workload of 70%, starting immediately, limited until 30.04.2027.
Hand Therapist
What Awaits You
- varied and responsible work in conservative and postoperative hand therapy
- individual assessment, therapy planning and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases and functional disorders of the hand and upper extremity
- close collaboration with doctors, nursing staff and other specialist disciplines
- interdisciplinary team that supports each other and shares knowledge
What You Bring to Us
- completed training in occupational therapy or physiotherapy
- knowledge in the field of hand therapy
- joy in working with people and a strong interest in functional rehabilitation
- independent, structured and responsible way of working
- empathy, team spirit and open communication
Benefits
Family Friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the premises of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.
Work-Life Balance
Your life is diverse and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave or additional holidays instead of a 13th-month salary: we create flexible solutions with you.
Pension Benefits
We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to the pension fund contributions, we already take care of your future today so that you are well secured in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.
Accommodation
Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace and perfect for your start.
Employee Parking & REKA Vouchers
You can reach us easily by bus, train or car. Numerous employee parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.
Further Training
Do you want to know more, be able to do more, make more of a difference? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge and your personal development.
Questions about the Application
Stefan Herberich
Deputy Head HRM / Head HR Consulting
stefan.herberich@spitaeler-sh.ch
Questions about the Position
Marianne Lanz Preusser
Head of Therapies
marianne.lanz@spitaeler-sh.ch
