Physiotherapist for the Disko Region

Physiotherapist for Region Disko

Are you interested in a position as a physiotherapist, where there is an opportunity to cover the "whole way" around the patient? Do you have broad experience and care about professionalism? Can you work independently? Do you want to spend time, also on planning? Then you are the one we are looking for for our therapy.

The therapy covers the entire Region Disko with about 6000 people, of which about 3000 live in Aasiaat and the rest in smaller towns and settlements. You will be responsible for the citizens outside of Aasiaat. This means you will be responsible for physiotherapy for all citizens in the smaller towns and settlements in the region.

We are looking for an independent physiotherapist, with broad knowledge and experience, and/or the courage to acquire the necessary knowledge for our therapy team at Aasiaat hospital. You will have a great influence on your own daily life, which you will largely plan yourself. You will also need to plan trips out to the region's towns to see patients there.

The position is broad and you will be responsible for patients with many different diseases and conditions; rehabilitation of both adults and children, provision and adjustment of aids, lifestyle patients, group training, telemedicine – both inpatients and outpatients.

There is an opportunity to travel to the region's larger towns 1-2 times a year, if deemed necessary.

We offer:

• Working hours from 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM, you should expect to travel around to the town's settlements and small towns during spring/fall periods.
• A good workplace, in a good therapy team, with the opportunity for further development of telemedicine screening, in collaboration with colleagues at Dronning Ingrids hospital in Nuuk.
• Good physical conditions around the work in newly renovated premises.

We are looking for you, who:

• Likes to work independently, and cover the whole person.
• Can work with your colleagues and patients at a distance.
• Can and will organize your workday, and patients around the region.
• Has a great curiosity and knowledge. Good organizational talent.
• Maybe can speak Greenlandic (interpreters are available at the workplace)

About us:

• Aasiaat Hospital is the regional hospital in Region Disko.
• There are 19 beds
• Collaboration with the municipality is sought in several areas.
• We work as a whole to ensure that citizens in Region Disko can receive the best possible health professional / health educational offer.
• We are a regional hospital that actively works with the working environment – good opportunities to also work with the working environment internally in the house, and in this connection receive training in working environment.
• Opportunity for courses and further education.

Application

Application with a copy of relevant attachments must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: January 15, 2027, or by agreement

Application deadline: December 15, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Vibeke Sørensen at tel. (+299) 56 07 06 or by email: VEKS@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service at any 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 Health Service – Breadth, challenge, and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the health service's Operations Area.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing 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 Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

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