WPRS - Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist for Hand Therapy Practice

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If you have a job to advertise, please read the information below.

Where will my advertisement be circulated?

Your advertisement will be emailed to 3600 hand therapy practitioners within the AHTA's weekly eNEWS. Of these 3600 practitioners, 960 are members, and the remaining are non-members interested in hand therapy.

Your advertisements will also be posted to the Hand Therapy Jobs Facebook page.

When will my advertisement be circulated?

Your advertisement will be circulated when payment clears AHTA's bank account.

If you are hurrying to advertise, please pay by credit card.

If paying by direct debit, expect a delay of several days as the funds must clear first.

When payment has cleared, your advertisement will be circulated within three business days.

What is the cost to advertise?

Non-members/organisations

Associate and AHT Members

Please note that our fees are set by who pays the bill. Members-only prices are usually for private practice owners (AHTA Members) to employ staff. Organisations with members working for them should select the non-member/organisation option. Your advert will not be published if the incorrect rate is purchased.

Your advertisement will be 'active' for 30 days.

If you need longer than 30 days, you must renew your advertisement or create a new one.

How do I place an advertisement?

To place an advertisement, you need an account. 

Step 1. If you have an account or are a member, please ensure you are logged in before going to Step 2.

Once you have completed the Advertising Form (step 2 above), you will be directed to our online store, where you can make a payment. 

Are you looking for a trained hand therapy practitioner? We can help! Contact us

This 12-month program supports practice owners and health services to train early career therapists. Supervision and training time commitment by the employer is minimal compared to traditional on-the-job training.

Program intakes are in January, April, July and October.

We currently have 14 early career therapists from various states and territories interested in completing the  Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy . Find the details of three of these therapists below.

1. Occupational therapist – graduated end of 2020. has basic experience in splinting and simple conditions from a previous job. Lives in Brunswick Victoria

2. Occupational therapist 2-3 years since graduation. Looking for a career in hand therapy. Lives in Ballarat, Victoria.

3. Physiotherapist 2 years since graduation. Has done basic splinting and treatment of some conditions & Intro to HT. Adelaide. Is willing to travel interstate to do the program.

WPRS - Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist for Hand Therapy Practice

Location: Victoria Applications Open:5 April 2024
Applications Close:26 April 2024

WPRS are seeking to employ an additional therapist for in clinic hand therapy services. While we would love to employ a therapist who is already experienced in hand therapy, we would consider the right applicant who is motivated to learn the intricacies of hand therapy. See our website

This is a great opportunity to work alongside three plastic and reconstructive surgeons and experienced occupational therapists/CHT (USA).

Essential skills are good time management, solid clinical reasoning skills, attention to detail and ability to take constructive direction.

Living and working in Warrnambool, this delightful beachside community is within easy reach of many activities, great schools for those with children and only a train-ride from Melbourne. Relocation will be considered.

Requirements for the role:

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy,
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible to obtain registration
  • Certification in Hand Therapy
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • An understanding of the principles of continuous quality improvement and demonstrated skills and initiative in service development, evaluation, quality activities and / or research
  • Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to multi-disciplinary staff and to members of the community
  • Demonstrated participation in Professional development
  • Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting
  • Demonstrated computer skills

If you wish to further discuss this position, please call 03 5562 5330 or contact . To apply, please submit a current CV and cover letter via seek. 

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3 May 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Mackay
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

This career opportunity is no longer open.
Please search for current vacancies here.


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