Hand Therapy Specialist
Job Title: Hand Therapy Specialist
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3*
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced hand therapy specialist to join our team in a full-time, fixed term role. The successful candidate will provide expertise within the hand therapy services, ensuring that our team delivers high-quality care and performs effectively.
The key responsibilities of this role include providing ongoing development and provision of hand therapy services, supervising junior occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff, and ensuring professional development for our diverse workforce is achieved.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to work as part of our broader Allied Health team, collaborating with a dedicated and enthusiastic team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and providing evidence-based hand therapy services.
* Supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
* Ensuring effective clinical supervision and professional development for the team.
Requirements:
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision.
Benefits:
* A supportive environment for career development.
* Strong clinical supervision program and guidance from senior clinicians.
* Financial support for professional development courses.
* Participation in staff development sessions, education programs, and case reviews.
Our Organisation:
We pride ourselves on delivering person-centered care, enhancing patient experience through ongoing improvement of service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, and implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Our Region:
Greater Shepparton is a vibrant regional city surrounded by natural attractions, offering high-quality walking and biking trails, mountain hikes, and diverse natural scenery. With easy access to Melbourne, we offer a great balance of lifestyle and affordability.
Equality and Diversity:
GV Health values diversity and promotes equality, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ applicants, those with different abilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Selection Criteria:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
* Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision.
* Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy.
* Robust understanding of the clinical supervision process.