Occupational Therapist

Altius Group; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Group in Australia is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support recovery and reintegration after injury, illness or disability. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying evidence-based approaches to help people regain independence and return to meaningful activity.

Responsibilities include developing personalised plans, conducting Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace and Ergonomic Assessments, and coordinating with clients, families, insurers and employers to

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full registration with AHPRA.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current driver's license and car.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation
• Complete a range of assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
• Use lateral thinking and forward planning skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones
• Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants
• You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors
• Present case information to various stakeholders and providing credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Why you will love working with us?

Unleash your potential:

• You will join a market leader with over 20 years' experience of supporting people on their wellbeing journey
• With multiple division and locations across Australia there are opportunities expand your horizons into new areas
• Take control of your career development and progression pathway!
• Support and training to empower you to manage your caseload effectively
• Above award salary, generous bonus scheme, benefits, annual salary review.
• Recognition of our people through national social award events & office-based awards.
• Leadership training, mentoring, and guidance offered to reach your goals.

Your new role

As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced injury, illness, or disability.

Your clinical expertise and guidance will be pivotal in supporting individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reintegrate into the community and the workforce.

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation
• Complete a range of assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
• Use lateral thinking and forward planning skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones
• Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants
• You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors
• Present case information to various stakeholders and providing credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal

What you need to join us

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full registration with AHPRA
• Full Australian working rights
• Current driver's license and car

Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.