Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy
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Job Summary
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term position until December 2026
- Flexible 1-2 days per week
- Experienced Grade 2 (VF6 - VF9)
- Based at The Alfred Hospital
- Regular supervision access and contribute to our local professional development program
We have an exciting fixed term opportunity for a hand therapist in the Alfred Hand Therapy Complex Upper Limb Nerve Injury Service.
POSITION SUMMARY
This role would suit an experienced grade 2 clinician with experience working with patient conditions such as brachial plexus injury thoracic outlet syndrome and proximal peripheral nerve injuries.
Patient presentations can include traumatic injury for conservative or post-surgical management. As the hand and upper limb therapist in this role you will:
- Address patients occupational performance goals from acute presentation to longer-term recovery
- Provide regular intensive upper limb therapy intervention with a focus on functional and sensorimotor rehabilitation
- Provide streamlined occupational therapy assessment and intervention and in the case of remote or interstate patients offer a case management approach to co-ordinate local therapy provision utilising telehealth technology
- Participate in monthly multidisciplinary patient care and education meetings that include surgeons radiology neurology physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Work closely with brachial plexus specialist surgeons and liaising with plastics consultants and registrars in relation to treatment planning updates and concerns
- Participate in regular supervision
- Position is 1 day a week in the Complex UL nerve injury service and an additional day in either hand therapy (trauma/post-surgical caseload) or burns depending on applicant experience and interests.
- This position is as part of the Alfred Hand Plastics Hand Therapy and Burns Stream. We are a team of 10 occupational therapists with allied health assistant support.
Qualification and Experience Required
Essential
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy MOTPrac or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
- Registered to Practice with AHPRA
- Experience in treating upper limb nerve conditions including peripheral nerve injury brachial plexus injury and thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Experience in research and measuring outcomes of occupational therapy services
- Experience in clinical area relevant to the position
Desirable
- Minimum three years clinical experience
- Clinical experience in Hand Therapy
- Experience in service delivery with the use of telehealth
- Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing throughMaxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage throughHCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!*subject to availability
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred throughProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed byKU Childrens Services
We strongly recommend that applicants contact Helen Scott Senior Occupational Therapist - Plastics Hand Therapy and Burns with any questions about the positionPhone:Email:
Applications close at 11.00 pm on Sunday 04 January 2026
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Healths Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
