Physiotherapist (16-24 Hours Per Week)

Are you a physiotherapist who looks beyond recovery alone? Do you want to help the elderly maintain their mobility, independence, and quality of life for as long as possible? Then we are looking for you. About Zorggroep Drenthe Zorggroep Drenthe is a VVT organization with seven residential care locations. At five locations, we offer treatment to residents with chronic physical and/or psychogeriatric conditions. Additionally, we have a location for short-term admissions, such as high-level ELV and respite care. We are an organization in development, affiliated with UNO UMCG and actively involved in scientific research. Our core values are: unique, connecting, and respectful. Your role As a physiotherapist, you treat and guide residents with complex somatic and psychogeriatric issues. You focus not only on recovery, but also on maintaining mobility, self-reliance, and comfort. You also make an important contribution within palliative care through your expertise. You work closely with specialists in geriatric medicine, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, dietitians, and care teams. What will you do? • Researching, diagnosing, and treating residents with complex somatic and/or psychogeriatric issues;• Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans aimed at recovery, maintenance of functioning, comfort, and quality of life;• Contributing to palliative care and the maintenance of mobility and self-reliance;• Advising on mobility, transfers, posture, movement, and aids, including requesting supra-budgetary provisions;• Actively participating in multidisciplinary treatment consultations;• Giving clinical lessons and contributing to training and quality improvement within care teams. Who are you? You have completed a higher professional education (HBO) in Physiotherapy, are BIG-registered, and have an affinity for elderly care. Additionally, you are: • Communicatively skilled and methodical in your work;• Able to switch quickly between different care needs;• Involved, empathetic, and solution-oriented;• Creative, flexible, and independent;• Strong in collaborating, networking, and coaching;• Someone who brings humor to work. Your workplace You will join a lovely team of experienced physiotherapists and an enthusiastic paramedical department, in which collaboration, knowledge sharing, and job satisfaction are central. You work under the supervision of a specialist in geriatric medicine and receive guidance from the Treatment Service Manager. Together, we are committed to person-centered care, with quality of life as our starting point. Short lines of communication and room for development characterize our way of working. What do we offer you? • A permanent employment contract for 16-24 hours per week (hours in consultation);• Working during office hours (no evening, night, or weekend shifts);• A salary according to FWG 55 of the VVT collective labor agreement (minimum € 3,772.15 and maximum € 5,413.38 gross per month based on 36 hours per week);• 8% holiday allowance and a fixed year-end bonus of 8.33%;• Room for training, education, and personal development;• An informal working atmosphere with short lines and plenty of personal input;• Collective discounts on, among other things, health and car insurance;• A cafeteria plan for employment conditions (such as tax-advantaged purchase of a bicycle or ICT products);• Access to 'Samen vitaler' - a platform full of tips and tools in the field of sustainable employability;• An active staff association that regularly organizes fun activities. Become enthusiastic? Do you want to use your professional knowledge to support the elderly in maintaining their independence, mobility, and quality of life? Then we would love to meet you. You can apply up to and including December 6, 2026, via the application button on our website. For more information, you can contact Corinne Talsma (Treatment Service Manager) at telephone number: 06-54233919. She will be happy to tell you more and, if desired, put you in contact with colleagues from the department. Being able to consult a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a condition for employment with us; additionally, a reference check is also part of the appointment procedure. By applying, you give permission for this reference check. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.