Occupational Therapist: Specialist Hand & Upper Limb Therapy

Medii; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medii in Perth is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with a dedicated hand therapy focus to join a private practice specializing in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. The role involves assessing and treating hand, wrist and upper limb conditions, designing custom thermoplastic splints, and managing oedema and scars as part of post-surgical and post-trauma recovery.

You’ll work with surgeons and referrers, contribute to a supportive team, and there are senior roles and sponsorship

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated hand therapy experience.
• Confident splinting skills with strong clinical reasoning across common hand and wrist conditions.
• Membership of, or eligibility for, the national hand therapy association is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with patients and referrers.
• Candidates relocating to Perth are welcome to apply.
• Full working rights, or eligibility for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating patients with hand, wrist and upper limb injuries and conditions.
• Designing and fabricating custom thermoplastic splints.
• Managing oedema, scars and wounds as part of post-surgical and post-trauma recovery.
• Prescribing graded exercise programs, nerve gliding and neuromuscular retraining.
• Advising on return to work and safe resumption of everyday activities.
• Liaising with surgeons and referrers about progress and treatment direction.
• Contributing to a team that shares knowledge and supports each other’s clinical development.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Hand therapy experience

Splinting skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication with patients/referrers

Relocation eligible

Sponsorship eligible

Job description

About the Role

A well-established private practice in Perth is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a genuine hand therapy focus. The practice works exclusively with the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb, so the caseload is varied and clinically rich. This is a permanent role, full time ideally, with senior positions available for the right person.

About the practice

• A private practice dedicated entirely to hand and upper limb rehabilitation
• A team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working side by side
• Clinics spread across Perth
• Close working relationships with surgeons, GPs and other referrers
• Membership of the national hand therapy association, with a clear emphasis on evidence-based care
• A caseload that spans trauma, post-operative rehab, nerve injuries, tendon repairs and repetitive strain conditions
• Treatment plans built around each patient’s goals, using splinting, exercise, education and hands-on techniques
• A dedicated admin team that handles bookings and paperwork so therapists can focus on clinical work
• Workers compensation and return to work cases as part of the mix

What you’ll be doing

• Assessing and treating patients with hand, wrist and upper limb injuries and conditions
• Designing and fabricating custom thermoplastic splints
• Managing oedema, scars and wounds as part of post-surgical and post-trauma recovery
• Prescribing graded exercise programs, nerve gliding and neuromuscular retraining
• Advising on return to work and safe resumption of everyday activities
• Liaising with surgeons and referrers about progress and treatment direction
• Contributing to a team that shares knowledge and supports each other’s clinical development

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated experience in hand therapy, as we are looking for specialist hand therapists
• Confident splinting skills and sound clinical reasoning across common hand and wrist conditions
• Membership of, or eligibility for, the national hand therapy association is an advantage
• Strong communication skills with patients and referrers
• Candidates relocating to Perth are welcome to apply
• Full working rights, or eligibility for sponsorship

What’s in it for you

• Permanent employment, with full time preferred
• Senior role opportunities for suitably experienced candidates
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Work focused entirely on hand therapy, without needing to juggle unrelated caseloads
• A large, collaborative team of hand therapists to learn from
• Strong referral relationships with surgeons and other clinicians
• Remuneration that reflects your experience

Location

• Perth, WA: A sunny, outdoorsy city with beaches, parks and a relaxed pace of life