Occupational Therapist: Hand Therapy

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

 

About the role

 

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Occupational Therapy team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy (Grade 2) to join our growing team on a part time (0.6EFT) ongoing basis.

 

The Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy) Grade 2 provides specialised outpatient hand therapy services to patients with traumatic, acquired and post‑operative upper limb conditions. This role delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment, intervention and splinting to optimise functional outcomes and support patients’ return to daily activities and work. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the position also provides supervision and support to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students, contributing to workforce capability, service development and continuous improvement aligned with organisational standards and patient‑centred care principles.

 

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

 

The role of the Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy (Grade 2) is to:

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based hand therapy services, including assessment, intervention, splinting and outcome measurement to optimise patient function.
• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload while ensuring effective coordination of care through multidisciplinary collaboration and timely intervention.
• Provide clinical supervision, support and direction to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
• Contribute to service coordination, including development, implementation and review of clinical systems, policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting integrated care, education and service delivery across the continuum.

 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification with current AHPRA registration and eligibility for Occupational Therapy Australia membership.
• At least two years’ clinical experience, including experience in hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated expertise in hand therapy techniques such as splinting, exercise prescription, wound/scar management and functional rehabilitation.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing clinical priorities.
• Experience or capability in supervising and supporting junior staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.

 

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

 

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sarah Calvi, Occupational Therapy Manager email on 🔒 Click to reveal email for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

 

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

 

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

 

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

 

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: 🔒 Click to reveal email 

 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 11 June 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

 

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.