Occupational Therapist

HUS diagnostiikkakeskus; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals support

Housing options

ePassi wellness benefits

Staff-lent holiday apartments

Job summary

HUS diagnostiikkakeskus in Helsinki seeks an occupational therapist for the central Helsinki region to join the Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation unit on a permanent basis starting 29 September 2026 or as agreed. The role is within the Neurology Rehabilitation Unit at Synapsia House, focusing on functional capacity assessment and therapy planning in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional capacity, designing and delivering therapy, advising patients, and

Qualifications

• Experience in neurological occupational therapy in a rehabilitation ward.
• Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, flexibility and teamwork.
• Familiarity with other specialist fields in nursing and therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional capacity of patients.
• Design and implement therapy programs.
• Advise and guide patients on therapy goals.
• Coordinate ongoing therapy in a multiprofessional setting.

Skills

Neurological OT experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are seeking an occupational therapist for the central Helsinki region to join the Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation unit for a permanent position starting 29 September 2026 or as agreed. The role is within the Neurology Rehabilitation Unit at Synapsia House, in the multidisciplinary team, focusing on functional capacity assessment, planning and delivering therapy, guidance and coordinating further rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional capacity, designing and implementing therapy, advising and guiding patients, and coordinating ongoing therapy in a multiprofessional setting.

We value experience in neurological occupational therapy in a rehabilitation ward, as well as enthusiasm, willingness to learn, flexibility, teamwork and collaboration. Extra points for familiarity with other specialist fields in nursing and therapy.

We offer a multidisciplinary work community, collegial support, and thorough orientation. The unit promotes wellbeing and recreational activities; staff receive meals support and housing options; ePassi wellness benefits (sports, culture, commuting) and staff-lent holiday apartments are provided. A 6-month probation applies for new employees. Salary for the occupational therapist starts at €3024.27 per month plus possible experience supplements.

The hospital is part of HUS and delivers impactful care.