Job Description
Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist — Upper Limb Rehabilitation | Ballarat
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Ballarat, VIC | MSK Rehabilitation | $100,000 – $125,000 + Super | Full time
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About the company
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Our client is one of the most respected names in upper limb rehabilitation nationally. Specialising exclusively in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, they've built a reputation few in the industry can match — trusted by elite sporting organisations including AFL and rugby clubs, and backed by a referral network of thousands of GPs across the country.
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This is an organisation that attracts top clinical talent because of the calibre of work on offer — genuine specialisation, a strong internal culture, and a track record of developing clinicians into leaders. If you're looking for a workplace that will challenge and grow you clinically, this is about as positive as it gets.
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What's on offer
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$100,000 – $125,000 salary package + Super
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Based within a private hospital, working alongside orthopaedic surgeons and their surgical teams
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Structured supervision and mentoring, regardless of experience level
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Ongoing professional development, including surgical observation opportunities
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Support toward Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) status
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No weekend work required
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A close-knit, experienced team with a genuine track record of internal progression into leadership and equity roles
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The chance to work with a nationally recognised organisation and build specialist expertise that stands out in the broader physiotherapy and OT job market
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Key responsibilities
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Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions
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Fracture management, splinting and casting
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Post-surgical rehabilitation, working directly with referring orthopaedic surgeons and their teams
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Sports injury management and return-to-play programming
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Delivery of dry needling and clinical Pilates as part of treatment plans
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Management of work-related and compensable claims, including liaison with relevant stakeholders
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Ongoing case documentation and progress reporting
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Key requirements
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Minimum 3 years' clinical experience as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
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Strong musculoskeletal background essential
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Upper limb and/or hand therapy experience highly desirable, though not essential — mentoring is available for the right candidate looking to build into this specialty
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Current AHPRA registration (Physiotherapy) or qualification and registration as an occupational therapist
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Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
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A collaborative, patient-centred approach to care
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Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with surgeons, referrers and allied health colleagues
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Additional information
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Work with an organisation trusted by AFL and rugby clubs nationally
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Based within a private hospital, alongside orthopaedic surgeons
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$100k-$125k + Super, with no weekend work
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