Hand Therapist

Casual Hand Therapist Opportunity

Leading hand therapy service working with practice leading surgery team

Fitzroy location

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Friendly and dynamic team

Flexible working arrangements

About the Role
The opportunity has become available to join our dedicated team of Hand Therapists in Fitzroy, supporting our leading surgical team.Applications are invited from Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with consolidated skills in the treatment of post-surgical conditions impacting the upper limb.The team work closely with the Hands and Plastic Surgery units, with the caseload largely consisting of referrals from hands and plastics, orthopaedics and the emergency department, creating an interesting and complex trauma caseload in addition to elective surgery patients. Duties include acute care of inpatients, outpatients and Plastics Clinics. Experience with acute splinting and wound care is essential. Well-developed communication skills are a must.Classifications for this position will range from VF6 – VF9 ($44.77 - $51.43 per hour, plus casual loading).

What we Offer

A healthy work/life balance is encouraged.

Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Salary Packaging – enables you to increase your take home pay

In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best eating, public transport and parks

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including fitness passport

Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.