Hand Therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Work in an environment that offers:

• Fantastic opportunity for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team!
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position 

Job Reference: 2826

Position Title:  Hand Therapist - OPRS Stream D
Classification: VB1-VB4 or VF6-VF9
Salary per fortnight (exc. super):  $45.67 - $52.49
Hours per fortnight:  48
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (June 2026)

Closing date: 28/08/2025

The Grade Two Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of clinical services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

The purpose of this position is to:

• Provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload in Outpatient Rehabilitation services of Bendigo Health
• This role sits primarily within the Hand clinic however there may be opportunities or a requirement for staff to work across other OPRS clinics, dependent on clinical skills and/or department need. 
• OPRS operating hours are 8:00am 5:30pm.  Staff are required to work until 5.30pm one day per week.   
• Contribute to the development of the Outpatient Rehabilitation service, 

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Wendy Millar, Manager on 03 5454 8483 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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