Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

• Gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary hand therapy team.
• Work with both trauma and chronic condition patients in diverse settings.
• Access strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team, collaborate with surgeons, and access strong mentorship while advancing your clinical skills in a dynamic setting

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 24/04/2026) 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital


Where you'll be working

At Westmead Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Vision is to “empower through creative problem-solving, clinical excellence, and compassion.” 
You will be joining our thriving Occupational Therapy team at Westmead Hospital, which is where you'll experience a highly supportive department with a positive team culture. We are a department of approximately 50 clinicians with varied skillsets and knowledge working with acute and rehabilitation patients in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We prioritise professional, personal, and career development, valuing your growth as an integral part of our success.  
We are a cohesive team ensuring clinicians at all levels are involved in department development and decision-making processes to better the department and services we provide for our patients. For example, all OTs are involved in department portfolios and quality projects.  
Supervision is a priority within our department, and we will establish the appropriate supervisory supports you require to reach your personal and professional goals.  
Professional development is strongly encouraged in the OT department both internally and externally to the organisation. Our well-established education portfolio offers a range of presentations/in-services throughout the year, tailored to meet the learning needs and interests of our clinicians.  
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have various initiatives and arrangements in place to ensure your well-being is prioritised. This includes a well-established ‘Culture Club’ Portfolio who arrange various social gatherings and celebrations to bring the department together.  
 

What you'll be doing

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our dynamic healthcare setting and contributing to our positive team culture. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services to both our patients and the organisation. We value a commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, supported by a dedicated team and management.  
If you are seeking a diverse and stimulating work environment, our major trauma hospital offers exposure to a wide range of caseloads and clinical specialties, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills. Working at Westmead Hospital will allow you to significantly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional development. 
 
About the role

This is a temporary full-time position within our department working as a Level 1/ Level 2 Occupational Therapist within the Hand Therapy team. The Hand Therapy team is multidisciplinary and consists of both Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists working cohesively within the service. This position will be responsible for a clinical caseload consisting of treating patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting as well as working with the surgical team in a clinic setting. The caseload is primarily trauma with a small component of treatment of chronic conditions.
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who has a strong interest and has previous clinical or placement experience in hand therapy. New graduate Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply. You will be supported by a senior Occupational Therapist working in hand therapy. There is a strong focus on providing evidence-based practice and professional development within the team and you will have opportunities to participate in a both internal and external education.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
• Registration: AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria:

1. Previous clinical experience (or clinical placement for new graduates) in hand therapy or other relevant
   clinical area
2. Demonstrated a strong interest in treating hand injuries and conditions including some post-graduate or
   clinical placement experience in splinting
3. Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating intervention programmes
4.  Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
5. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
6. Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills
7. Commitment to ongoing education/professional development, quality improvement and research, with an
   interest to become an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) and work towards becoming an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT)
8. Current valid Australian driver's licence

Requisition ID: REQ552849
Applications Close: 2nd March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Katrina Hall at Katrina.Decarvalho@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0434 329 707 and Keerthana Sritharan at Keerthana.Sritharan@health.nsw.gov.au or on 88906500.