Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth

Mediix; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Mediix in Perth is seeking experienced hand therapy Occupational Therapists to join our private practice, specializing in the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb. Roles include working with surgeons and GPs within a large multidisciplinary team.

We offer permanent full-time positions with senior roles available and visa sponsorship for the right candidate. You will focus on hand therapy, with opportunities to mentor, learn from a large team, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA registration.
• Specialist hand therapy experience.
• Confident with splinting and post-operative rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat hand and upper limb injuries from trauma, surgery, and repetitive strain.
• Design and fabricate custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses.
• Manage fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, oedema, wounds and scarring.
• Prescribe exercise programs and use manual therapy, nerve gliding, and neuromuscular retraining.
• Collaborate with surgeons, GPs and other clinicians.
• Create treatment plans aligned with patient goals including return to work and daily activities.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Evidence-based approach

Post-operative hand rehabilitation

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Permanent Full Time (ideally) | Senior roles available | Visa sponsorship offered for the right candidate

A well-established private practice in Perth is looking for experienced hand therapy Occupational Therapists to join their team. The practice focuses entirely on the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb, and has been operating for more than two decades. Therapists work closely with surgeons and GPs as part of a large multidisciplinary team.

The Role

• Assess and treat people recovering from trauma, surgery and repetitive strain injuries of the hand and upper limb
• Design and make custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses
• Manage fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, oedema, wounds and scarring
• Prescribe exercise programs and use manual therapy, nerve gliding and neuromuscular retraining
• Work with referring surgeons, GPs and other clinicians
• Build treatment plans around each patient's goals, including return to work, sport and daily activities

What We're Looking For

• Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration
• Specialist hand therapy experience
• Confident with splinting and post-operative hand rehabilitation
• Evidence-based approach and comfortable working alongside surgeons
• Seeking a permanent full-time role (some flexibility may be considered)
• Experienced therapists are encouraged to apply for senior positions

What's On Offer

• Permanent full-time employment with an established private practice
• Senior-level roles available, with salary that reflects your experience
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Hand therapy as your main focus
• A large multidisciplinary team to learn from
• An evidence-based approach to patient care
• Clinic locations across Perth

Interested?

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out to Camille at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.