Hand Therapist

Therapy Coalition; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong clinical supervision program

Financial support for professional development courses

Paid leave

Job summary

Therapy Coalition is seeking a Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist Grade 3 or Occupational Therapist Grade 3) in Shepparton, Victoria. This 6-month position offers a chance to work in a vibrant health service, focusing on triage and treatment in the Hand Therapy Clinic.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, extensive clinical experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Benefits include strong clinical supervision, paid leave for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in hand therapy.
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate triage, assessment, and treatment of patients.
• Participate in staff development sessions and case reviews.
• Supervise junior staff in hand therapy interventions.

Skills

Evidence-based hand therapy service provision

Patient-centered care

Clinical supervision

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Job description

Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist Grade 3 or Occupational Therapist Grade 3)

6 month position: GV Health, Regional VIC (Shepparton)

To apply: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/ and enter reference number 2108

Whether you’re seeking a new environment, to broaden your clinical skills or a role where your expertise can make a difference, this is your opportunity to experience working in a large regional health service with a supportive and vibrant team until December 2026.

We are seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic. Our services are patient-focused, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.

In this role you will be part of the wider Allied Health team and largely work in our outpatient clinics, but may be required to service the inpatient wards including ED if your expertise is required. Our service accepts referrals from all GV Health inpatient and outpatient clinics and metropolitan hospitals for the management of post‑operative patients. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics, and supervise junior staff undertaking hand therapy interventions.

• We are supportive of professional development and further study, and encourage interested applicants to contact us to discuss their goals and opportunities further.
• This position is also open to interested Grade 2 applicants, seeking career development and senior experience.
• Interested applicants seeking permanent or part time hours are encouraged to get in contact, we are always on the lookout for new talent to join our team and organisation.

This role is not suitable for candidates seeking employer sponsorship.

As part of our busy team you will:

• Develop your skills to further your career in a supportive environment
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior clinicians
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy, including person‑centered care, optimising patient outcomes and safe clinical practice

To review the Position Description and selection criteria for this position please visit our GV Health Careers page (https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/ or click 'apply now').