Occupational Therapist for Children and Youth Diseases - HUS diagnostiikkakeskus - Helsinki, Finland

We are seeking an occupational therapist for a temporary position from September 1, 2026, to January 19, 2027, at HUS Children and Youth Diseases Rehabilitation Unit. The Rehabilitation Unit for Children and Youth Diseases provides services to pediatric and adolescent patients at four hospitals. The occupational therapist works in multidisciplinary teams on outpatient clinics and wards, assessing the functional capacity of children and adolescents with neurological, pediatric, and orthopedic conditions, based on the work area. Based on assessments, individual occupational therapy goals, assistive devices, orthoses, and rehabilitation plans are developed in collaboration with the child/youth, family, and other professionals involved in rehabilitation. Our aim is to provide occupational therapy services in accordance with good rehabilitation practices. Professional collaboration and training are integral to the team of 13 occupational therapists in Rehabilitation. The occupational therapy services for children and youth diseases serve pediatric and adolescent patients at four hospitals. Successful performance of the job requires good collaboration and interaction skills, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, as well as independent and developmental work attitude: you are eager to learn new things but also willing to contribute your ideas to our work community. The job requires interest, familiarity, and experience with assessment methods in pediatric occupational therapy, as well as experience and additional training in rehabilitation planning. The salary for this position is €2,957.14 per month, with possible experience and other allowances. Apply before the deadline. At HUS, you are part of the most impactful care. Eligibility requirements: - Licensed occupational therapist. - We require vaccination against infectious diseases for those working in client and patient facilities, and health status verification for those working in healthcare units concerning tuberculosis. - The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act (770/1993) section 6, subsection 2, for those working with children. Contact information: - Responsible occupational therapist Marjaana Määttä, tel. 050 4103 409 - Head of Rehabilitation Department Jaana Saarinen, tel. 050 4286 376 - Chief Nurse Eeva Rouhe, e-mail: e.rouhe@hus.fi