Description

Whether you’re seeking a new environment, to broaden your clinical skills or a role where your expertise can make a difference, this is your opportunity to experience working in a large regional health service with a supportive and vibrant team until December 2026.

We are seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic. Our services are patient-focused, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.

In this role you will be part of the wider Allied Health team and largely work in our outpatient clinics, but may be required to service the inpatient wards including ED if your expertise is required. Our service accepts referrals from all GV Health inpatient and outpatient clinics and metropolitan hospitals for the management of post-operative patients. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics, and supervise junior staff undertaking hand therapy interventions.

• We are supportive of professional development and further study, and encourage interested applicants to contact us to discuss their goals and opportunities further.
• This position is also open to interested Grade 2 applicants, seeking career development and senior experience.
• Interested applicants seeking permanent or part time hours are encouraged to get in contact, we are always on the lookout for new talent to join our team and organisation.

 This role is not suitable for candidates seeking employer sponsorship.

As part of our busy team you will:

• Develop your skills to further your career in a supportive environment
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior clinicians
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team  

Click apply to be directed to our GV Health Careers page for more information on this position and our health service. 

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy, including person-centred care, optimising patient outcomes and safe clinical practice  

For more information on the role and selection criteria requirements, please refer to the Position Description.

(Click apply to be directed to our GV Health Careers page for more information)