Hand Therapy Practitioner Brisbane
Bayside Hand Therapy | Wynnum, Brisbane Bayside
Are you a hand therapist who wants to go further... with your patients, your clinical skills, and your career?"
At Bayside Hand Therapy in Wynnum, our therapists see the same patients from Day 1 through to discharge. No driving between different clinics. No rushed appointments. No being left on your own to figure things out. Just genuinely good hand therapy.
We are looking for an experienced OT or physiotherapist who is serious about furthering their career in hand therapy to join our small, expert team.
About the Role
We are looking for either an:
- Occupational Therapist, or
- Physiotherapist
with a passion for hand therapy.
You will manage a diverse caseload including sports and workplace injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, over-use conditions and chronic upper limb conditions, working closely with our large GP referral network, surgeons and other health professionals.
Salary $90,000 to $105,000 + 12% super + $2,000 annual PD allowance, negotiable based on experience
What We Offer
- A small close-knit team where you are supported to grow as a clinician and personally
- Continuity of care: as a small team operating from one location, patients are able to see the same therapist at every appointment, allowing you the opportunity to develop great rapport with your patients, enhancing job satisfaction
- Flexible working arrangements including the option to work a 9 day fortnight
- Well equipped clinic: we have invested in technology including laser, and InterX providing numerous options for pain relief to achieve better patient outcomes and improved patient and therapist satisfaction
- A comprehensive on-boarding programme with on-going one-on- one weekly mentoring.
- Support and mentorship from our principal hand therapist, Melissa James in order to achieve AHTA accreditation if you are not already accredited. Melissa has 30 years of hand therapy experience and was a presenter of AHTA courses for over 17 years. Mentorship with Melissa means a dedicated one-on-one session every week. Not an open-door policy. Not occasional check-ins.
- Enjoy being a highly valued part of the local community. Bayside Hand Therapy was awarded “Best Professional Service” in the local community awards for the last 2 years.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience in hand therapy
- Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Confidence in custom splinting and upper limb rehabilitation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to work towards the AHT credential if not already achieved
Applications
Please forward your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to melissa@baysidehandtherapy.com.au
Confidential enquiries are welcome.
Applications close 23/09/2006. Applications will be reviewed as received, the position may close early, so you are encouraged to apply early. You will be contacted as soon as your application is received.
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