Occupational Therapist | Hand Therapy | Perth
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Experienced hand therapy Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients recovering from hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb trauma, surgery and repetitive strain injuries; designs custom splints, manages fractures and tendon injuries, and prescribes exercise programs in collaboration with surgeons and GPs.
About this role
Permanent Full Time (ideally) | Senior roles available | Visa sponsorship offered for the right candidate
A well-established private practice in Perth is looking for experienced hand therapy Occupational Therapists to join their team. The practice focuses entirely on the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb, and has been operating for more than two decades. Therapists work closely with surgeons and GPs as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
The Role
- Assess and treat people recovering from trauma, surgery and repetitive strain injuries of the hand and upper limb
- Design and make custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses
- Manage fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, oedema, wounds and scarring
- Prescribe exercise programs and use manual therapy, nerve gliding and neuromuscular retraining
- Work with referring surgeons, GPs and other clinicians
- Build treatment plans around each patient's goals, including return to work, sport and daily activities
What We're Looking For
- Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration
- Specialist hand therapy experience
- Confident with splinting and post-operative hand rehabilitation
- Evidence-based approach and comfortable working alongside surgeons
- Seeking a permanent full-time role (some flexibility may be considered)
- Experienced therapists are encouraged to apply for senior positions
What's On Offer
- Permanent full-time employment with an established private practice
- Senior-level roles available, with salary that reflects your experience
- Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Hand therapy as your main focus
- A large multidisciplinary team to learn from
- An evidence-based approach to patient care
- Clinic locations across Perth
Interested?
If this sounds like a good fit, reach out to Camille at [email protected] for a confidential chat.
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