Occupational therapist wanted for Ilulissat Regional Hospital

Occupational Therapist Wanted for Ilulissat Regional Hospital

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist at Ilulissat Regional Hospital. The position is a permanent employment of 40 hours/week, possibly a temporary position for 6-12 months or by agreement.

The Regional Hospital in Ilulissat is located in the Avannaa Region with 12,000 inhabitants. You will be part of a comprehensive healthcare system that aims to create good patient pathways.

The tasks are varied and performed independently in a therapeutic professional environment. We seek a therapist who can work independently, is not afraid of challenges, and can contribute to ongoing development. An occupational therapist with experience and qualifications in treating hospitalized and outpatient surgical, neurological, and medical patients is preferred, but it is not a requirement. At the same time, you should be good at helping to set the framework for which and how tasks should be carried out. In Greenland, one works broadly as a generalist.

You will be part of a team together with three physiotherapists. The four therapists form a solid team that ensures a service for all citizens.

You will engage in close interdisciplinary collaboration with interpreters, doctors, nurses, care staff, and therapists at the national hospital in Nuuk. The work also includes collaboration with Avannaata Municipality.

We offer:

• Training in Nuuk with occupational therapists before or upon starting
• An exciting job with diverse tasks
• Good and close collaboration with three physiotherapists
• Collaboration with other colleagues at the hospital and municipality
• Opportunity for professional sparring

We are looking for you who:

• Are a trained occupational therapist with Danish authorization
• Have an interest in examination and treatment in both the surgical, medical, and outpatient areas
• Have an interest in rehabilitation of hand patients
• Can see yourself working in a changing everyday life
• Have good communication skills
• IT at user level – We work in an EPJ system and digital consultation platforms
• Greenlandic language skills are an advantage but not a requirement

Application

Applications accompanied by a copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: December 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: November 18, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from ILU-Fysioterapi-Distrib@peqqik.gl, Att. Lalita or by phone +299 947145 between 08:00 - 16:00 Greenlandic time – and the leading regional doctor Kasper Stougaard at email: KBST@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic healthcare system at any given time.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional on a valid residence and work permit. Residence and work permits can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Healthcare System falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the healthcare system's Operations Area.

If you are seeking professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Healthcare System is for you.

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating are obvious activities. Winter offers northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger towns, there is plenty of cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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The Greenlandic Healthcare System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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