Occupational Therapy Service Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Would you like to combine your occupational therapy or other rehabilitation or healthcare expertise with people management and service development? Premius Kuntoutus is seeking an Occupational Therapy Service Manager for a fixed-term parental leave replacement. At Premius, we work to make our clients' everyday lives better and smoother. As Service Manager, you will help ensure that our occupational therapists have good conditions for succeeding and that our clients receive high-quality rehabilitation that meets their needs. The Occupational Therapy Service Manager is one of Premius's key leadership roles. Together with the other Occupational Therapy Service Manager, you will be responsible for the professional quality and financial results of the service and for leading the team. Our priorities include the occupational therapy team's expertise and wellbeing, and providing high-quality rehabilitation to an increasingly broad range of client groups. You will have the opportunity to influence how we develop our service and respond to the needs of the rehabilitation sector and people receiving rehabilitation. What will your work involve? You lead people and support a smooth working day. You supervise occupational therapists, support their professional development, and look after collaboration and wellbeing within the team. You are responsible for recruitment and onboarding for your team. You are present in day-to-day work, listen and help find solutions, including in challenging situations. You look after the service's finances and operating conditions. You monitor revenue, profitability and the filling of client places, and agree on necessary measures with the team. You anticipate staffing, premises and equipment needs and take part in budgeting. You ensure that operations are planned and that resources support both client work and the team's smooth daily work. You ensure quality and develop the service. You make sure occupational therapy meets clients' needs, service descriptions and our shared quality practices. You use client feedback and the team's expertise in development and put Premius's goals into practice. You build cooperation. You work with client guidance services, Kela, wellbeing services counties and referring organisations. You also take part in planning the marketing of occupational therapy services together with the marketing team. Alongside your Service Manager duties, you will carry out an agreed amount of client work. You will work closely with the other Occupational Therapy Service Manager and the other Service Managers, and report to the CEO. What kind of professional are we looking for? You have a strong occupational therapy foundation or other suitable rehabilitation or healthcare expertise and qualification, and an interest in developing the service as a whole. You understand that high-quality rehabilitation, staff wellbeing and financially sustainable operations all require attention. We expect you to have: - An occupational therapy qualification and the right to practise as a licensed occupational therapist, or other suitable rehabilitation or healthcare expertise and qualification. - At least five years' experience as an occupational therapist or in comparable rehabilitation or healthcare work. - Experience in a supervisory role or clear interest and readiness to grow into one. - Financial understanding and the ability to monitor operational figures, anticipate needs and make decisions. - Good knowledge of Kela and wellbeing services counties' occupational therapy service descriptions. - Good interaction and collaboration skills. - Current first aid training and a driving licence. Further professional training and the possibility of using your own car are considered an advantage. We value a listening and consistent leadership approach. You can take different people and life situations into account, give feedback and address matters constructively. You also have the confidence to make decisions and take agreed actions forward. What do we offer? You will have meaningful work and the opportunity to influence the future of occupational therapy in a growing and developing company. Your work combines professional expertise, people management and service development. You will receive onboarding for the role and support from your work partner, the other Service Managers and the CEO. We offer opportunities for training and to strengthen your expertise, including in leadership. At Premius, you will join a multidisciplinary workplace where we value collaboration, sharing expertise and an encouraging atmosphere. You will have modern premises and versatile occupational therapy facilities and equipment at your disposal. Pay is in accordance with the occupational therapist salary under the Health Services collective agreement. A Service Manager supplement is also paid. Job details and applying You will work at our locations in Tampere and Kangasala, as well as in clients' own environments across Pirkanmaa. The replacement begins in December 2026 or by agreement and lasts about 12 months, possibly longer. Working hours: full-time. The application period ends on 30 October 2026. Submit your application and CV using the form at the bottom of this application page by 30 October 2026 at the latest. In your application, explain why you are interested in the role and what expertise and perspective you would bring to leading occupational therapy. For further information, contact CEO Pirta Piiroinen at pirta.piiroinen@premius.fi or 044 072 8387. If you wish, you can request a suitable time for a call by WhatsApp message. Come and help us build occupational therapy services where good rehabilitation for clients and a smooth working life for professionals support one another.