Job Description

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 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 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

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 camille@mediix.com.au for a confidential discussion.