Rehabilitation Consultant

Sharp & Carter; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 105K + super

No billable KPIs

One client group: veterans

Full access to client medical files

Consistent business hours

Make a real difference

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to deliver clinical assessments and craft recovery-at-work plans for veterans, with full access to client medical files and no billable targets. The role emphasizes quality clinical outcomes and collaborative work with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and registration, with at least 12 months of occupational rehabilitation experience, and is willing to work on-site from 07:30 to 15:30. Security clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant health/rehabilitation professions.
• Current Australian professional membership or registration.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in occupational rehabilitation.
• Australian citizenship required.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site 07:30–15:30.
• Willingness to obtain Security clearance.
• Injury management, employment or disability services experience desirable.
• Comcare accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine client and employer needs for recovery at and return to work.
• Develop, seek endorsement for, implement, monitor and review recovery at work plans.
• Complete assessments including vocational, ADL, FCE and ergonomic assessments.
• Facilitate return to life in non-workers' compensation schemes.
• Identify and mitigate barriers, escalate as needed.
• Produce timely, evidence-based reports and case documentation.
• Determine service closure in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Engage clients in goal setting using motivational interviewing.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Vocational assessment

Ergonomic assessments

Report writing

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Counselling/ Psychology/ Exercise Physiology/Nursing/Social Work/Osteopathy

Job description

Rehabilitation Consultant

Up to $105K + super | Permanent Full-time or Part-time Opportunities

Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD, Rockingham WA, Wodonga VIC, Canberra ACT

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly coveted, reputable and widely respected organisation is seeking experienced Rehabilitation Consultants to support veterans. You'll deliver meaningful rehabilitation services to a single client group, with full access to client medical files and no billable targets.

About the Role

You will conduct clinical assessments to understand client and employer needs, then develop and implement recovery at work plans in collaboration with all relevant parties. You'll support veterans to recover at work and return to life beyond the workplace, focusing on quality clinical outcomes rather than financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine client and employer needs to recover at and return to work
• Develop, seek endorsement for, implement, monitor and review recovery at work plans
• Complete specific assessments and ongoing services, including vocational, ADL, FCE and ergonomic assessments
• Facilitate a return to life in non-workers' compensation-based schemes
• Identify and mitigate barriers throughout the life of a case, and articulate the need for further stakeholder support
• Produce timely, evidence-based reports and case documentation in line with service requirements
• Determine service closure at the most appropriate time, in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Invite clients to participate in their own goal setting, using motivational interviewing and empathetic communication
• Participate in regular file review meetings with your Team Manager or Lead Consultant

About You

• Degree qualified in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Social Work, Osteopathy or equivalent
• Current Australian professional membership or registration within your profession
• Minimum 12 months' proven experience in occupational rehabilitation, gained within your tertiary qualified/registered profession
• Australian citizenship is mandatory (permanent residency is not accepted)
• Ability and willingness to work on-site hours of 07:30 - 15:30 (30 minute break). Occasional adjustments of half an hour either side may be sought, but are not guaranteed
• Willingness to obtain a Security clearance
• Experience in injury management, employment and/or disability services is desirable
• Comcare accreditation is desirable

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to $105K + super, depending on experience
• No billable KPIs
• Work with one client group only: veterans
• Full access to client medical files
• Consistent business hours
• The opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation and make a real difference to those who have served

The organisation is committed to inclusion and actively encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.