Physiotherapist: Specialist Hand and Upper Limb Therapy

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Sponsorship available

Senior role opportunities

Hand therapy focused caseload

Collaborative hand therapy team

Job summary

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd. is partnering with a private Perth practice to recruit an experienced Physiotherapist with a dedicated hand therapy focus. The role is permanent and full-time, with senior opportunities for the right candidate, supporting a caseload across hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb rehab.

The practice offers a specialist hand therapy environment, close surgeon and referrer collaboration, and a supportive admin team to maximise clinical time.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated experience in hand therapy as a specialist therapist.
• Strong clinical reasoning across common hand and wrist conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with hand, wrist and upper limb injuries.
• Apply manual therapy, taping and progressive strengthening.
• Design and fabricate custom thermoplastic splints.
• Manage oedema, scars and wounds during post-surgical/trauma rehab.
• Advise on return to work and return to sport.
• Liaise with surgeons and referrers about progress and treatment direction.
• Collaborate with a team to share knowledge and develop clinically.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Splinting skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Job description

Physiotherapist: Specialist Hand and Upper Limb Therapy | Perth, WA

About the Role

A well-established private practice in Perth is looking for an experienced Physiotherapist 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
• Applying manual therapy, taping and progressive strengthening as part of each rehab plan
• Designing and fabricating custom thermoplastic splints
• Managing oedema, scars and wounds as part of post-surgical and post-trauma recovery
• Advising on return to work and return to sport
• 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 a Physiotherapist
• 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