Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, WA
There's a difference between treating hands and specialising in them.
This clinic has spent over two decades building a reputation as one of Perth's leading hand and upper limb rehabilitation centres, and they're looking for a Hand Therapist who wants to go deep in this specialty, not just add it to a general caseload.
You'll be working alongside a genuinely multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and specialist hand surgeons, across a network of clinics spanning metro Perth and the South West.
This is a place built specifically around hand and upper limb care, with the systems, referral relationships and clinical culture to match.
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering one-on-one assessment and treatment for a wide range of hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb conditions, from fractures and tendon repairs to nerve injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation
Designing and adjusting individualised, evidence-based treatment plans, drawing on splinting, manual therapy, exercise prescription, scar and oedema management, and neuromuscular retraining
Fabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses and splints tailored to each patient's presentation
Working closely with surgeons,



GPs and other referrers to keep treatment aligned with each patient's recovery goals
Supporting patients through the full rehabilitation journey, including return to work and return to sport planning
What They're Looking For
Occupational Therapist with General Registration with AHPRA
Hand therapy specific clinical experience is essential for this role
Strong clinical reasoning and confidence managing a varied upper limb caseload independently
A genuine interest in ongoing career development within the hand therapy specialty (AHTA involvement highly regarded)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with patients and collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues
What's on Offer
The opportunity to work within a well-established, specialist hand therapy team, not a generalist clinic where hand therapy is a side interest
Direct collaboration with respected hand surgeons and a strong referral network
Support for professional development and specialisation, including pathways toward AHTA accreditation
A multidisciplinary, collegial team culture across a business with over 20 years in the Perth market
Multiple clinic locations across metro Perth and the South West
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📌 Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, Wa
🏢 Mediix
📍 Perth