Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist

Altius Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Group is recruiting an Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist) to support recovery and rehabilitation for individuals following injury or disability. You will develop personalised plans and conduct comprehensive assessments to guide return-to-work processes and improve independence.

You will collaborate with clients, families, insurers and employers, presenting case information and delivering credible recommendations geared toward successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Full registration with AHPRA is mandatory.
• Full Australian working rights are required.
• Current driver’s license and access to a car are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation.
• Complete assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
• Identify potential return-to-work pathways in line with recovery milestones.
• Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience and knowledge of injury management to facilitate return to work of claimants.
• Work closely with clients, families, insurers, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors.
• Present case information to stakeholders and provide credible recommendations to drive the desired goal.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Return-to-work planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Full registration with AHPRA

Full Australian working rights

Current driver's license and car

Job description

Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist

Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we've branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.

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

Requirements

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

ltius 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.