Canberra Rehabilitation Consultant & Occupational Therapist

MedHealth Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & wellness program

Star Award program

Promote from within

Employee referral program

Diverse multidisciplinary team

Onboarding program

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Corporate benefits

Job summary

IPAR, part of the MedHealth network, seeks a Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist) to join our Canberra team. You’ll manage caseloads, support clients in returning to health and work, and collaborate with employers, medical professionals and insurers to align rehabilitation goals.

With tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration (or eligibility), you’ll work within a warm, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Full Professional Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated compassion, kindness and empathy.
• Driver's license and access to a car with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Case management with admin support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Assist clients to return to health and return to work outcomes.
• Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals and insurers to align rehab goals.
• Work across workers' compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare and VA schemes.
• Conduct ADL assessments to evaluate functional abilities and independence.
• Prepare timely reports detailing findings, recommendations and reasoning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

IPAR, part of the MedHealth network, seeks a Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist) to join our Canberra team. You’ll manage caseloads, support clients in returning to health and work, and collaborate with employers, medical professionals and insurers to align rehabilitation goals.

With tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration (or eligibility), you’ll work within a warm, multidisciplinary team.