Available starting March 31, 2027

The health and care services at VTK aim to promote greater self-reliance in daily life and help ensure that each individual is able, to the greatest extent possible, to take responsibility for their own life situation. The goal of the physical and occupational therapy services is to “strengthen people’s ability to manage their own lives.”

The physical and occupational therapy services are organized under Health and Care and operate the Healthy Living Center and the municipal assistive device warehouse. The Physical and Occupational Therapy Services currently have 16.8 full-time equivalents, distributed as follows: 6.4 full-time equivalents of physical therapists, 5.4 full-time equivalents of occupational therapists, 2 Healthy Living Advisors/specialist physical therapists, 1 assistive technology technician, 1 welfare technology consultant, and 1 welfare coordinator.

In addition, there are 9.50 contract positions for contracted physical therapists, distributed across 4 clinics.

Vestre Toten Municipality currently has a 50% contract position available. The contract slot is affiliated with Reinsvoll Physical Therapy, located at Fredlygata 8, 2840 Raufoss

Reinsvoll Physical Therapy:

-currently receives a 200% operating subsidy for the clinic

The clinic is well-run and is located in pleasant facilities in Reinsvoll, about 10 minutes from Raufoss and 20 minutes from Gjøvik.

The facilities are bright, with separate treatment rooms and a well-equipped exercise area, well-suited for group training.

There is a positive collegial and professional environment with a broad range of expertise (including sports physical therapy, general physical therapy, and ultrasound diagnostics).

Good patient volume.

The new license holder must, furthermore, conduct their physical therapy practice in accordance with relevant health legislation and under the terms set forth in ASA 4313, as amended from time to time. The allocation and transfer of the license will also be based on the provisions of ASA 4313.

• The party awarded the contract license undertakes to work purposefully to reduce waiting times for physical therapy in our municipality, in collaboration with other physical therapists and the municipality at large, including initiating and conducting group therapy
• The practice’s activities shall be carried out in close collaboration with other municipal services and other relevant partners. In Vestre Toten Municipality, there is strong collaboration between contracted physical therapists and municipal services, supported by a well-functioning Collaboration Committee.
• Treatment statistics must be submitted annually.
• Documentation must be maintained in an approved professional system.

Job responsibilities associated with the position

• The physical therapist must conduct their practice in accordance with the Health and Care Services Act, the contract framework for physical therapists (ASA 4303 and ASA 4313), and the municipality’s health and care plans.
• Provide general physical therapy in accordance with Vestre Toten Municipality’s current priority guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of physical and occupational therapy services and maintain up-to-date professional knowledge at all times.
• Practice evidence-based physical therapy
• Provide guidance and treatment, both individually and in groups.
• Contribute to developing the clinic’s services for the municipality’s residents.
• The practice must offer open access to treatment for the entire population; this entails accepting all types of referrals, including those from all age groups and functional levels. This may also include in-home treatment.

Qualifications/Education

• Physical therapist with Norwegian licensure/HPR number.
• Experience in general physical therapy
• Relevant and varied clinical experience with a diverse population, across age groups, both individually and in groups.
• Practice evidence-based physical therapy in accordance with the regulations on functional and quality requirements for physical therapists with a municipal service agreement and use only treatment methods accepted by health authorities, cf. the fee schedule regulations
• Relevant experience from private practice and the ability to run an independent physical therapy practice
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines with other municipal health services and other relevant partners
• Good knowledge of ICT tools and electronic collaboration
• Good knowledge of ASA 4313

A submitted and approved police background check is required before assuming the position.

Please include your HPR number in your application

Personal Qualities

• Vestre Toten Municipality is seeking a positive, motivated, and dedicated team player.
• You are solution-oriented and flexible when it comes to work tasks, changes, and collaboration.
• Strong collaboration skills with local health services, colleagues at the institute, and other relevant partners
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with clients, family members, and partners
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment
• Actively contributes to the further development of public physical therapy services and physical and occupational therapy services
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

Other

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