About the role
Tuggerah Physiotherapy is seeking two clinicians to join our team: a Hand Therapist (Physio or OT) and a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Both positions are full-time or part time. We’re on the beautiful Central Coast just 5 minutes from the M1 Tuggerah exit, or a 5-minute walk from Tuggerah train station, making it an easy commute whether you’re based on the Central Coast, or in Sydney or Newcastle. Hand Therapist – you will cover hand and upper limb rehabilitation for a wide variety of patients as well as post-operative appointments supported by a strong network of surgical and specialist referrers. We have an onsite splinting room for custom splinting and casting. Physiotherapy trained hand therapists will also have the option of treating general MSK patients. MSK Physiotherapist – you will have a wide and varied caseload with a strong GP referral network. You will be treating a mix of WorkCover, private, Medicare, DVA and NDIS patients. You will have the opportunity to upskill in specialist hand therapy.

Key responsibilities

- Hand and upper limb rehabilitation for a wide variety of patients
- Post-operative appointments supported by a strong network of surgical and specialist referrers
- Custom splinting and casting
- Treating a mix of WorkCover, private, Medicare, DVA and NDIS patients
- Work independently whilst being part of a supportive team About you Hand Therapist:
- Associate or Full Membership of the AHTA
- AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Several years' experience in hand therapy




- Confidence and experience in custom splinting Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist:
- Minimum 2 years' post-graduate private practice experience
- A strong MSK / Sports Physiotherapy background
- AHPRA registration
- An interest in hand therapy and willingness to pursue further training is desirable
- Any previous experience or training in hand therapy would be a bonus In either case:
- Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach
- A collaborative, positive attitude that fits a small, close-knit team
- SIRA practitioner approval, or willingness to obtain it Benefits
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- Flexible hours
- full-time, part-time or school hours considered
- A stable, long-established practice with a loyal patient base and diverse caseload
- Monthly in-service training
- A small, supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued
- Funding for professional development
- Staff uniform
- Structured mentoring and a clear pathway into specialist hand therapy training

About us
Tuggerah Physiotherapy has been a trusted part of the Central Coast community for over 30 years. Our dedicated team treat hundreds of patients a month across a full musculoskeletal caseload. Within our practice is the Central Coast Hand and Upper Limb Therapy clinic
- the longest running specialist hand therapy practice on the Central Coast and one of only two in the region. Pay: $45.00 – $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week Work

Location:
In person

📌 Physiotherapist / Hand Therapist (Tuggerah)
🏢 Tuggerah Physiotherapy Centre
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