Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) | Perth
Core
Assess and treat patients recovering from trauma, surgery, and repetitive strain injuries of the hand and upper limb; design and make custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy Specialist)
Builds
Custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Hand and Upper Limb Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Splinting, post-operative hand rehabilitation, manual therapy, nerve gliding, neuromuscular retraining, treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience working alongside surgeons, evidence-based practice approach
Technologies
Thermoplastic materials
Responsibilities
Assess and treat hand and upper limb injuries; design and fabricate custom splints; manage fractures, tendon and nerve injuries; prescribe exercise programs; collaborate with surgeons and GPs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC