Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Return-to-Work Expert

MedHealth; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Health & wellbeing program

Star Award recognition

Promote from within

Employee referral rewards

Collaborative team

Diversity & inclusion

Corporate benefits

Job summary

IPAR in Port Macquarie, NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering occupational rehabilitation services across Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance and more. You’ll provide client-centred care, work with employers and insurers, and help clients return to work with practical assessments and programs.

New graduates are welcomed; we offer structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a supportive culture within the MedHealth Group.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• General registration with AHPRA.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping others achieve positive outcomes.
• Empathy, resilience and client-centred approach.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation is desirable.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and comprehensively insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes.
• Partner with employers and employees on injury prevention and education.
• Collaborate with workers, employers, insurers and health professionals.
• Conduct initial, workplace and functional capacity assessments.
• Identify barriers and design solutions to support recovery.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Client-centred care

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

IPAR in Port Macquarie, NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering occupational rehabilitation services across Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance and more. You’ll provide client-centred care, work with employers and insurers, and help clients return to work with practical assessments and programs.

New graduates are welcomed; we offer structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a supportive culture within the MedHealth Group.