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
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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
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Designing and adjusting individualised, evidence-based treatment plans, drawing on splinting, manual therapy, exercise prescription, scar and oedema management, and neuromuscular retraining
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Fabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses and splints tailored to each patient's presentation
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Working closely with surgeons, GPs and other referrers to keep treatment aligned with each patient's recovery goals
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Supporting patients through the full rehabilitation journey, including return to work and return to sport planning
What They're Looking For
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Occupational Therapist with General Registration with AHPRA
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Hand therapy specific clinical experience is essential for this role
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Strong clinical reasoning and confidence managing a varied upper limb caseload independently
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A genuine interest in ongoing professional development within the hand therapy specialty (AHTA involvement highly regarded)
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with patients and collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues
What's on Offer
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The opportunity to work within a well-established, specialist hand therapy team, not a generalist clinic where hand therapy is a side interest
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Direct collaboration with respected hand surgeons and a strong referral network
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Support for professional development and specialisation, including pathways toward AHTA accreditation
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A multidisciplinary, collegial team culture across a business with over 20 years in the Perth market
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Multiple clinic locations across metro Perth and the South West
If 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 [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
