Ergothérapeute de la main à 100 % — Hôpital de Lavaux

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The Lavaux Hospital is a private foundation recognized in the public interest, a member of the Vaudian Hospital Federation. It is located in Cully (Bourg-en-Lavaux), in the heart of the vineyards and close to public transport, school and Lavaux daycare. An expansion project is planned for 2027, with services being moved to new premises currently under construction at the hospital site. Within our institution, our multidisciplinary teams support patients with professionalism and benevolence in order to promote their recovery, independence and quality of life through comprehensive and personalized care. The hospital offers rehabilitation, acute geriatrics, palliative care and medical and social accommodation. As part of the opening of an outpatient clinic for occupational therapy specializing in hand pathology within our institution, we are looking for: A 100% experienced occupational therapist Opening of the firm This is an activity creation: the firm does not yet have a patientele and no occupational therapy team specializing in hand therapy is currently in place. You will be the first or the first occupational therapist of the firm and will play a central role in its openness, organization and progressive development of its patient, in connection with the head of the occupational therapy service. This position requires confirmed clinical expertise and solid practical experience in hand therapy, in order to provide specialized care in an autonomous way as soon as you start your job.

Missions

• Prepare the opening of the firm by participating in the choice of equipment, the organization of premises and the definition of procedures and patient path.
• Actively contribute to patient development, including by presenting the services of the firm and developing relationships with prescribers, hand surgeons and network partners.
• Assess the analytical and functional capabilities of the hand and wrist: joint mobility, strength (grip and pinch), sensitivity, trophicity and impact on patient activities.
• To define with patients individualized therapeutic objectives, implement care adapted to their pathology and reassess their evolution.
• Design and perform motor and sensory rehabilitation interventions, as well as treatment of pain, oedema and scarring, as indicated.
• Promote functional recovery and autonomy in daily activities, leisure and professional activity.
• Design, realize, adapt and follow up on custom-made orthotics (static, dynamic or posture), according to the instructions and protocols of management.
• Advise patients on auxiliary means, adaptation of activities and environment, joint economy and ergonomics.
• Accompani patients in understanding their pathology, precautions to be followed and carrying out a suitable home exercise program.
• Participate in the supervision of students and trainees, when the organisation and development of the activity permit.
• Provide clinical documentation and activity monitoring, and contribute to continuous improvement in the quality and safety of care.

Profile sought Technical expertise

• Bachelor HES-SO in occupational therapy or title deemed equivalent and recognized by the Swiss Red Cross, supplemented by a CAS in hand therapy or equivalent training.
• Several years of clinical experience in essential hand therapy, enabling specialized care to be provided autonomously upon taking up office.
• Mastery of specific balance sheets of the hand, conservative and post-operative support, as well as tailor-made orthotics preparation and adaptation.
• Assistance in the use of common computer tools and in the preparation of support documentation.
• An experience in outpatient practice and the development of an activity or network of prescribers is an important asset.

Human skills

• Motivation to participate in the opening and development of an activity specialised in hand pathology.
• Excellent relationship, listening and communication skills with patients, their loved ones and teams.
• Confirmed clinical autonomy, critical spirit and sense of responsibility, with the ability to exercise without co-worker specialized in on-site hand therapy at startup.
• Meaning of initiative, ability to build a professional network and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational, priority management and adaptation capabilities to the progressive development of patients.

We offer

• A position in a human-sized institution, recognised for the quality of its services.
• The opportunity to take part in the creation and development of a law firm specializing in hand therapy, in conjunction with the head of the occupational therapy department and the institution's partners.
• Active participation in the implementation of this new activity, particularly in the choice of equipment and the development of the firm.
• Opportunities for continuing training and professional development.
• Working conditions governed by the collective labour agreement for the public health sector (CCT San Vaud).

Effective 1 April 2027

Lavaux Hospital — Private Foundation recognized as a public interest, Cully (Bourg-en-Lavaux, VD).

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