Public Health Care in Dalarna/Sweden
Sweden, FALUN
General Practitioner / Family Physician
Location: Särna, Sweden
Would you like to combine meaningful medical work with a calm, outdoor-focused lifestyle in a small village close to the mountains?
At Region Dalarna, you have the opportunity to make a real difference - both professionally and personally - while living close to nature in one of Sweden's most scenic mountain areas.
About Särna and life outside work
Särna is a small, friendly mountain village in northern Dalarna with just under 700 inhabitants. It is situated close to forests, rivers, lakes and hiking trails. Life here offers a rare balance: fresh air, silence, space and a strong sense of community. The area is known for its outdoor life all year round - skiing and snowshoeing in winter, hiking, fishing and cycling in summer. In Särna you also have the unique "fifth season" of spring winter that locals cherish.
Despite its size, Särna attracts many visitors during peak seasons with around 30,000 tourist beds in the area. This gives the work a varied and dynamic character, while everyday life remains peaceful and nature-oriented. It is an ideal place for those who value quality of life, safety and closeness to nature - for individuals, couples or families.
About the Health Care Centre
Särna Primary Health Care Centre has approximately 2,200 registered patients and a team of around 35 employees. We work in close collaboration across professions and have a broad primary care assignment defined in agreement with the regional care choice system.
Due to our rural location the health care centre functions much like a local urgent care unit. You will work broadly with both planned and acute care which offers excellent opportunities to maintain and develop a wide clinical skill set. During high seasons (winter and summer), we extend our opening hours to meet increased acute care needs from both residents and visitors.
We place great importance on teamwork, support and a welcoming work environment. You will never feel alone here as a new colleague - we discuss cases together, help each other daily and maintain an open and supportive atmosphere. Professional development and job satisfaction are just as important to us as delivering high-quality care.
Your role
As a General Practitioner / Specialist in Family Medicine, you will:
. Work with both scheduled and acute patient consultations across all age groups
. Collaborate closely with nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and other professionals
. Be involved in care for elderly patients (SÄBO and home health care)
. Potentially work within Child Health Care (BVC) and Maternal Health Care (MVC)
. Occasionally provide care in patients' homes
. Supervise doctors in training
. Participate in on-call duties (evenings and nights), as we provide 24/7 services
This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys variety, responsibility and holistic primary care.
Qualifications required:
. Specialist qualification in Family Medicine / General Practice
. Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
. Category B driving licence
You are a confident and competent physician who works in a structured way, both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. You are flexible, communicative and contribute positively to the work environment. An interest in supervision, quality improvement and developing the clinic is highly valued.
Employment details
. Permanent position (full-time, 100%)
. Start date: by agreement
. Number of positions: 1
. Application deadline: July 31st 2026
Important information:
Employment requires valid medical licensure in Sweden. Licenses are verified through the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).
The position involves regular contact with children and/or young people; therefore, an extract from the Swedish Police criminal records register is required prior to employment.
EURES mobility supports may be available if you apply to this vacancy. Please check
https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska/eures-targeted-mobility-scheme-tms-sweden/for-jobseekers
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