Occupational Rehab Specialist – Return-to-Work Expert

Ipar; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Health & wellbeing program

Star Award program

Promote from within

Employee referral program

Collaborative team

Job summary

IPAR is seeking passionate Occupational Therapy professionals to join our Central Coast team in NSW. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation services across Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance and other schemes, helping clients achieve sustainable return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with employers, employees and insurers to assess, plan and implement practical rehab solutions, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• General registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Empathy and compassionate approach.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Must have NSW driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manageable caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes.
• Partner with employers and employees to deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs.
• Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct clinical and vocational assessments: initial, workplace, functional capacity, ADL and vocational assessments.
• Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy and compassion

Time management

Organisational skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

IPAR is seeking passionate Occupational Therapy professionals to join our Central Coast team in NSW. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation services across Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance and other schemes, helping clients achieve sustainable return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with employers, employees and insurers to assess, plan and implement practical rehab solutions, with opportunities for professional