Catie Bott

Occupational Therapist specialising in hand and upper limb rehabilitation with experience across private practice, acute hospital, and community health settings. Skilled in assessment, splint fabrication, post-operative rehabilitation, and patient-centred education. Passionate about collaborative care, evidence-based practice, and professional development, including preparation for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam.

• Member, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
• State-level representation in field hockey (2009–2012) — demonstrating teamwork, discipline, and commitment.

• Hand Therapist, Hand Works Occupational Therapy, 01/22, Present, Provide specialised rehabilitation for acute and chronic hand and upper limb conditions including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, and soft tissue injuries., Fabricate and adjust custom thermoplastic splints to support recovery and optimise function., Deliver evidence-based interventions including scar management, oedema control, strengthening, and graded functional retraining., Conduct functional and outcome measure assessments to guide clinical reasoning and treatment progression., Collaborate with surgeons, GPs, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care and best outcomes., Facilitate patient education on injury management, return to work, and injury prevention strategies., Appointed Co-convener of WAOTA Hand Interest Group, leading professional development and knowledge-sharing across the field., Active contributor to study group preparing for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam (11/25).
• Occupational Therapy Student, Clinical Placements, 01/16, 12/20, Completed placements across acute hospitals, surgical wards, palliative care, aged care, community mental health, and school-based settings., Developed strong foundations in functional assessment, cognitive screening, discharge planning, and therapeutic interventions., Gained exposure to hand therapy during observational placements at Armadale and Royal Perth Hospital.

• Regular attendance, presenter and convener at WAOTA Hand Interest Group meetings.
• Completion and presentation of in-house PD of topics of interest and clinical cases
• Scientific poster presentation at the AHTA Annual Meeting: Collaborative approach in hand therapy and surgery, 2024 Tasmania
• Ongoing CPD in upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, and evidence-based interventions.
• Completion of AHTA courses: Fundamentals and closed trauma
• Currently working towards group study for the CHT exam