If you are looking for a job, please scroll down for a list of job vacancies.

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

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.

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.

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 Your advert will not be published if the incorrect rate is purchased.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.

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. 

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.

Geelong Hand Therapy - Hand Therapy Practitioner

Location: Victoria Applications Open:15 April 2024
Applications Close:10 May 2024

An exciting opportunity exists at Geelong Hand Therapy for an occupational therapist or physiotherapist to join our dynamic team on either a full or part time basis – name your hours!

A minimum of 12 months hand therapy experience is preferred however all applicants will be considered.

Geelong Hand Therapy has been the region's only dedicated hand therapy service for the last 25 years. We currently have 5 hand therapists in our team who work cohesively together from a central location (with a view to re-open satellite clinics offsite in the near future).

Our team is focused on providing exceptional customer service and is driven to ensuring the best possible patient outcomes with the most up to date evidence-based practice. Based on your level of experience, a comprehensive mentoring and structured training program will be provided to support your growth and development. With an open-door policy, you will always feel supported in your role.

The Role:
This role involves working with a dedicated and supportive team to assess and treat patients with a full variety of upper limb injuries and conditions (caseload dependent on experience). Conditions include trauma, post-operative rehabilitation, sports injuries, congenital conditions, chronic degenerative conditions, workplace injuries motor vehicle accidents.

The successful applicant would:

• Have a passion for hand therapy
• Have a willingness to learn to develop new skills and knowledge
• Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Be able to work independently while also understanding when to ask for guidance if necessary
• Liaise confidently with our local referrers (GP’s and Plastic/Orthopaedic Surgeons)

What to expect from us:

• A comprehensive mentoring and training program tailored to your level of experience
• A senior therapist on-hand at all times to provide guidance where needed
• Unique opportunities including surgical observation and anatomy wetlabs for professional development
• An annual CPD allowance to support your growth as a hand therapist
• Weekly journal meetings
• Participation in the Western District Hand Therapy In-Service program
• Opportunities for international travel for global combined hand therapy/hand surgical conferences
• Qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Current Working With Children’s Check
• Current Police Check

Preferred:

• Associate member with the AHTA or AHT credential
• 12 months minimum experience working in hand therapy

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you - please contact Jane directly if you have any questions about the position.