Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, WA

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

Benefits offered by this job

AHTA accreditation pathway

Professional development support

Multiple clinic locations

Job summary

Mediix is seeking a Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) in Perth, WA to join a specialist hand therapy team. You will work with a multidisciplinary group across multiple Perth metro and South West clinics, focusing deeply on hand and upper limb rehabilitation.

You will deliver assessments and treatments for complex hand conditions, develop evidence-based plans, and coordinate with surgeons and referrers to support full recovery, including work and sport reintegration.

Qualifications

• Must have Hand therapy-specific clinical experience.
• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA in Australia.
• Strong clinical reasoning and independent caseload management.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, preferably AHTA involvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one assessment and treatment for hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb conditions.
• Design and adjust individualized treatment plans using splinting, manual therapy, and exercises.
• Fabricate custom thermoplastic orthoses and splints.
• Collaborate with surgeons, GPs and referrers to align with recovery goals.
• Support patients through rehabilitation, including return-to-work/sport planning.

Skills

Hand therapy expertise

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Education

General Registration with AHPRA

Job description

Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, WA

There's a difference between treating hands and specialising in them. This clinic has spent over two decades building a reputation as one of Perth's leading hand and upper limb rehabilitation centres, and they're looking for a Hand Therapist who wants to go deep in this specialty, not just add it to a general caseload.

You’ll be working alongside a genuinely multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and specialist hand surgeons, across a network of clinics spanning metro Perth and the South West. This is a place built specifically around hand and upper limb care, with the systems, referral relationships and clinical culture to match.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering one-on-one assessment and treatment for a wide range of hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb conditions, from fractures and tendon repairs to nerve injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Designing and adjusting individualised, evidence-based treatment plans, drawing on splinting, manual therapy, exercise prescription, scar and oedema management, and neuromuscular retraining
• Fabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses and splints tailored to each patient's presentation
• Working closely with surgeons, GPs and other referrers to keep treatment aligned with each patient's recovery goals
• Supporting patients through the full rehabilitation journey, including return to work and return to sport planning

What They're Looking For

• Occupational Therapist with General Registration with AHPRA
• Hand therapy specific clinical experience is essential for this role
• Strong clinical reasoning and confidence managing a varied upper limb caseload independently
• A genuine interest in ongoing professional development within the hand therapy specialty (AHTA involvement highly regarded)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with patients and collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work within a well-established, specialist hand therapy team, not a generalist clinic where hand therapy is a side interest
• Direct collaboration with respected hand surgeons and a strong referral network
• Support for professional development and specialisation, including pathways toward AHTA accreditation
• A multidisciplinary, collegial team culture across a business with over 20 years in the Perth market
• Multiple clinic locations across metro Perth and the South West