Hand Therapy Physiotherapist (Lvl 1-2) – Full-Time

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Physiotherapist Level 1-2 (Hands) at Fairfield Hospital for a permanent full-time, non-rotating role within the Hand Centre. You will deliver evidence-based hand therapy, support professional development, and contribute to service improvement alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on acute hand, wrist and forearm conditions, with a dynamic, collaborative clinical environment and weekend/public holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Registration with AHPRA.
• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Interest in Hand Therapy / AHTA Membership.
• Knowledge of hand therapy assessment, splinting, wounds and scar management.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care in the Hand Centre.
• Support staff development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with hand surgical consultants, nurses and admin staff.
• Manage acute hand, wrist and forearm conditions.
• Non-rotational role with occasional weekend/public holiday cover.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Physiotherapy degree

Hand therapy interest

Hand therapy assessment & splinting

MDT collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent)

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Physiotherapist Level 1-2 (Hands) at Fairfield Hospital for a permanent full-time, non-rotating role within the Hand Centre. You will deliver evidence-based hand therapy, support professional development, and contribute to service improvement alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on acute hand, wrist and forearm conditions, with a dynamic, collaborative clinical environment and weekend/public holiday coverage as required.