About the role
About the Role
A well-established private practice in Perth is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a genuine hand therapy focus. The practice works exclusively with the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb, so the caseload is varied and clinically rich. This is a permanent role, full time ideally, with senior positions available for the right person.
About the practice
- A private practice dedicated entirely to hand and upper limb rehabilitation
- A team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working side by side
- Clinics spread across Perth
- Close working relationships with surgeons, GPs and other referrers
- Membership of the national hand therapy association, with a clear emphasis on evidence-based care
- A caseload that spans trauma, post-operative rehab, nerve injuries, tendon repairs and repetitive strain conditions
- Treatment plans built around each patient’s goals, using splinting, exercise, education and hands-on techniques
- A dedicated admin team that handles bookings and paperwork so therapists can focus on clinical work
- Workers compensation and return to work cases as part of the mix
What you’ll be doing
- Assessing and treating patients with hand, wrist and upper limb injuries and conditions
- Designing and fabricating custom thermoplastic splints
- Managing oedema, scars and wounds as part of post-surgical and post-trauma recovery
- Prescribing graded exercise programs, nerve gliding and neuromuscular retraining
- Advising on return to work and safe resumption of everyday activities
- Liaising with surgeons and referrers about progress and treatment direction
- Contributing to a team that shares knowledge and supports each other’s clinical development
What we’re looking for
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated experience in hand therapy, as we are looking for specialist hand therapists
- Confident splinting skills and sound clinical reasoning across common hand and wrist conditions
- Membership of, or eligibility for, the national hand therapy association is an advantage
- Strong communication skills with patients and referrers
- Candidates relocating to Perth are welcome to apply
- Full working rights, or eligibility for sponsorship
What’s in it for you
- Permanent employment, with full time preferred
- Senior role opportunities for suitably experienced candidates
- Sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Work focused entirely on hand therapy, without needing to juggle unrelated caseloads
- A large, collaborative team of hand therapists to learn from
- Strong referral relationships with surgeons and other clinicians
- Remuneration that reflects your experience
Location
- Perth, WA: A sunny, outdoorsy city with beaches, parks and a relaxed pace of life
Keen to know more? Reach out to Camille at camille@mediix.com.au for a confidential chat.