The Swiss Paraplegic Group
About the employer
The Swiss Paraplegic Group is a centre of excellence, and the reference institution for anyone living with a spinal cord injury in Switzerland or surrounding countries.
A unique network of services
The Swiss Paraplegic Group places the patient front and centre, doing its utmost to achieve its overall goal of meeting the needs of people affected by spinal cord injuries. The SPG acts responsibly with regard to its sponsors, uses resources for their intended purpose and provides transparent information regarding its activities. Its daily work is governed by trust, esteem, teamwork, results and the maintenance of its pioneering role in the industry.
The Swiss Paraplegic Group (SPG) is a global and unique network of services that provides for the comprehensive rehabilitation of people living with spinal cord injuries – from the scene of the accident or the diagnosis of a disease until the end of the patients’ lives. The SPG offers services in four key areas: Solidarity (Swiss Paraplegic Foundation, Benefactors’ Association, Hotel Sempachersee), medicine (Swiss Paraplegic Centre, ParaHelp, Sirmed), research (Swiss Paraplegic Research) and integration and lifelong assistance (Swiss Paraplegics Association, Orthotec). Around 1,600 professionals and specialists from a variety of areas and disciplines work together closely to fulfil this core mission.