Senior Hand Therapist

🖐️ Lead complex hand therapy care across two major hospitals
💬 Empower recovery with expert physiotherapy and teamwork
🌟 Advance your clinical expertise in a supportive environment

Manage and deliver specialised hand therapy care, driving excellence in patient recovery across Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 10/01/27)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 
Location:  Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working 
Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Physiotherapy team within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), based at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals. You’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive environment that values clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.

• Work within a leading hospital network serving a diverse community

• Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary health team

• Contribute to high-quality hand therapy and rehabilitation services

• Access strong professional support and ongoing education opportunities

• Be part of a workplace that values teamwork, innovation and wellbeing

What you'll be doing 
As the Senior Hand Therapist, you will provide advanced physiotherapy services and lead the delivery of specialised hand therapy to patients across both facilities. Your expertise will guide best practice, mentor others and shape continuous improvement across the service.

• Apply advanced clinical reasoning and treatment in physiotherapy practice

• Work autonomously to manage complex cases and guide Level 1/2 staff

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes

• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and students

• Maintain evidence-based practice through ongoing learning and research engagement

Ready to make an impact?
Join WSLHD and take your career further while making a difference every day. Apply now to become part of our dedicated Physiotherapy team.

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: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 

• Registration: Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA 

Selection Criteria:

1. Significant clinical experience in Physiotherapy, with substantial experience working in the area of Hand Therapy

2. Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision and teaching of staff and students.

3. Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical physiotherapy policies and procedures and/or guidelines.

4. Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

5. Effective time management skills.

6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of Quality Improvement & Evidenced Based Practice.

7. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and teaching and clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate/graduate entry level students.

Requisition ID:  REQ615383
Applications Close:  12th November 2025

 
Need more information ?

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• 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 Rachel Parmeter at Rachel.Parmeter@health.nsw.gov.au