Rehabilitation Consultant – Contractor

Star HR; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Star HR on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant (EP/Physio/OT) for an ongoing contract with a leading provider. You will manage a varied workplace rehabilitation caseload under the QLD WorkCover scheme, delivering return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes.

The role offers flexible, autonomous work with an established NSW/QLD service and a contractor-only model, plus dedicated Queensland leadership and strong admin support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology or Occupational Therapy with relevant registration.
• Previous occupational rehabilitation experience – minimum of 3 years.
• Recent experience with QLD Workers Compensation cases.
• Ability to work effectively on an independent basis.
• Positive and client-centred professional with great communication skills in a remote setting.
• ABN or ACN and Professional Indemnity insurance or willingness to gain.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments – Worksite assessments, Functional Capacity assessments.
• Return to work case management of your clients.
• Liaison with key stakeholders.
• Working closely with a strong employment services division.
• Completion of high-level written reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Client-focused

Education

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Exciting ongoing contracting opportunity for an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant to work with a successful, friendly and dedicated provider in the Gold Coast region.

Contract opportunity working with clients who have sustained a workplace injury – QLD Workers Compensation

Competitive fee for service rates of $120 - $130 per hour

Ongoing workflow and no permanent staff, offering security to contract staff

Established NSW / QLD service with a contractor-only model (no permanent staff) – work alongside some of the country’s top Consultants

Dedicated Queensland Team Leader

This successful rehabilitation provider is seeking a contracted Rehabilitation Consultant (EP / Physio / OT) to take on a varied workplace rehabilitation caseload within the Workcover QLD scheme. In your role, you will be working collaboratively with your client to achieve return to health and work outcomes in a safe and timely manner. This role is highly flexible and autonomous – you will be working alongside a team of highly skilled and professional contractors.

This contracting opportunity is open to experienced and confident professionals with a strong desire to assist their clients in achieving positive outcomes – return to health and work. You will have excellent rapport building skills and be confident in conducting assessments and case managing your clients.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Completing assessments – Worksite assessments, Functional Capacity assessments
• Return to work case management of your clients
• Liaison with key stakeholders.
• Working closely with a strong employment services division.
• Completion of high-level written reporting.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology or Occupational Therapy (with relevant registration with AHRPA or ESSA).
• Previous occupational rehabilitation experience– minimum of 3 years
• Recent experience with QLD Workers Compensation cases
• The ability to work effectively on an independent basis
• Positive and client-centred professional with great communication skills in a remote setting
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN) & Professional Indemnity insurance - or willingness to gain.

The role will provide you with:

• Generous contracting rates commensurate with experience.
• Ongoing work available with the opportunity for guaranteed hours
• Appreciative and supportive management with this stable employer
• Excellent infrastructure and systems – strong admin model & processes
• An experienced team & strong employment services division

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.