Occupational Therapist | Hand Therapy

Mediix; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget and paid study leave

Mentoring from senior hand therapists

Credential pathway toward AHTA Hand/Ac

Job summary

Mediix is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a passion for hand therapy to join our Melbourne clinics. You will work across a rich hand therapy caseload, including post-surgical rehab, tendon/nerve injuries, fractures, and complex upper limb conditions.

Referrals come from surgeons and GPs, offering clinical depth and variety. Join a supportive team with a CPD budget, mentoring from senior hand therapists, and a clear pathway toward credentialling.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist is required.
• Experience in hand therapy and interest in developing further within the specialty.
• Warm, professional approach and ability to build rapport with patients.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Patient rapport

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist who loves the intricate, rewarding work of hand therapy - the satisfaction of guiding someone from a stiff, painful post-op hand back to picking up their coffee cup, holding their child, or returning to the work they love? If so, we'd love to talk to you.

About the role You'll join a supportive, experienced team working across a rich hand therapy caseload - post-surgical rehabilitation, tendon and nerve injuries, fractures, arthritis, custom thermoplastic splinting, and complex upper limb conditions. Referrals come from orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, GPs, and private clients, so the variety and clinical depth are genuinely excellent.

What's on offer

• Choice of 4 Melbourne clinic locations - pick what suits your commute and lifestyle
• Competitive salary package, negotiated to reflect your experience
• Dedicated CPD budget and paid study leave
• Mentoring from senior hand therapists (AHTA members on the team)
• A clear pathway toward AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist credentialling, if that's a goal
• Modern, well-equipped clinics with dedicated splinting rooms
• Genuine work-life balance - no weekends, sensible caseloads
• Ongoing team support from a leadership group that actually listens

About you

• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience in hand therapy, with a strong interest in developing further within the specialty
• Warm, professional, and genuinely enjoy building rapport with patients
• Australian working rights

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