10 Oct
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Mediix
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Tasmania
DescriptionHand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, WAThere'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 DoingDelivering 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 rehabilitationDesigning and adjusting individualised, evidence-based treatment plans, drawing on splinting, manual therapy, exercise prescription, scar and oedema management, and neuromuscular retrainingFabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses and splints tailored to each patient's presentationWorking closely with surgeons,
GPs and other referrers to keep treatment aligned with each patient's recovery goalsSupporting patients through the full rehabilitation journey, including return to work and return to sport planningWhat They're Looking ForOccupational Therapist with General Registration with AHPRAHand therapy specific clinical experience is essential for this roleStrong clinical reasoning and confidence managing a diverse upper limb caseload independentlyA genuine interest in ongoing professional 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 colleaguesWhat's on OfferThe opportunity to work within a well-established, specialist hand therapy team, not a generalist clinic where hand therapy is a side interestDirect collaboration with respected hand surgeons and a strong referral networkSupport for professional development and specialisation, including pathways toward AHTA accreditationA multidisciplinary, collegial team culture across a business with over 20 years in the Perth marketMultiple clinic locations across metro Perth and the South WestIf you're a Hand Therapist who wants to build real depth in this specialty, surrounded by people who share that focus, we'd love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Camille at for a confidential discussion.
📌 Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth, Wa (Tasmania)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Tasmania