Pistor AG
Zürich
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Head of Occupational Therapy (FH / MSc)
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich, a leading mental health provider. We're committed to innovative care and research in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Lead the Ergotherapy department, overseeing 22 staff members.
- Ensure high-quality patient treatment in psychiatry across all age groups.
- Drive the development of ergotherapy programs and concepts.
Skills
- Degree in Ergotherapy (FH/MSc), leadership training required.
- Strong communication skills and leadership experience.
- Innovative thinking and excellent organizational abilities.
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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.
Head of Occupational Therapy (FH / MSc)
100%
In the Directorate of Nursing, Therapies and Social Work, we are looking for a
at the Lenggstrasse Zurich location starting March 1, 2026, or by arrangement
at the Lenggstrasse Zurich location starting March 1, 2026, or by arrangement
Your tasks
- Professional, structural, strategic, financial and personnel management of the Occupational Therapy department with 22 employees
- Ensuring competent and high-quality patient treatment by the occupational therapy staff in the areas of adult, geriatric and child and adolescent psychiatry
- Ensuring the professional development of occupational therapy services and concepts
- Continuation and consolidation of the ZEPS implementation in inpatient work
- Collaboration with the specialist teams in the Therapies and Social Work area as well as the interprofessional treatment teams
- Participation in cross-departmental project and working groups
- Ensuring and guaranteeing the qualitative and quantitative training mandate in cooperation with the Competence Center for Education
- Occupational therapy patient treatment as needed and capacity allows, especially in the context of representing absent team members
Your profile
- Recognized training as an occupational therapist FH (MSc preferred) with SRK recognition for foreign applicants
- Further training in Leadership & Management, at least CAS level
- Resilient personality with several years of leadership experience
- Solid occupational therapy expertise as well as evidence-based practical experience preferably in the field of psychiatry
- Value-based, responsible and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
- Independent, efficient and service-oriented working style
- Innovative, conceptual thinking as well as constructive, goal-oriented implementation skills
- High organizational and coordination skills and process-oriented approach
- Very good communication skills as well as oral and written language proficiency
Our offer
- Responsible and versatile leadership role with opportunities for shaping
- 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 can also find more information about our clinic.
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
