Calling all Hand Therapists
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and team-centered Grade 3 Hand Therapist to join GV Health in a full-time, fixed term role until December 2026 (parental leave cover). This role is open to suitably qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of hand therapy services, and providing patient centred care in the area of hand therapy. 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 also accepts referrals from metropolitan hospitals for the management of post-operative patients.
The Hand Therapist will facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic, and will perform a leadership role in the provision, development and evaluation of evidence-based hand therapy services at GV Health. They will work to achieve maximal operational effectiveness, to develop organisational competencies and guidelines, and supervise appropriate junior occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff undertaking hand therapy interventions, to ensure organisational service needs are met in a timely manner by appropriately skilled staff.
You will report directly to the Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Manager and also work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics. You will work with other seniors in your relevant discipline and senior outpatient allied health staff to ensure effective teamwork and effective consumer care. Our services are patient-focused, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity in a more specialised area of physiotherapy and occupational therapy We are seeking a motivated team player who embodies the GV Health values in their daily working life, has exceptional communication skills and provides excellent patient care and advocacy.
Suitably experienced Grade 2 applicants are welcome to apply.
We have multiple supports and incentives to help you relocate to the region and settle into our community.
For more information on the role including selection criteria and how to apply please use the following link:
Senior Hand Therapist Job Details | Goulburn Valley Health