Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist

Medhealth3; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPAR Adelaide is expanding in 2027 and seeking an Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist / Exercise Physiologist to deliver occupational rehabilitation services. You will manage your schedule with autonomy and join a supportive, energetic team under a global corporate structure.

The role involves case management, client rehabilitation, stakeholder liaison, and high-quality reporting across multiple schemes. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• Full Professional Registration with AHPRA or ESSA accreditation or eligibility to obtain on graduation.
• Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Case management with manageable caseloads and support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Assist clients to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.
• Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals and insurers for updates.
• Work across schemes including workers compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare & DVA.
• Conduct ADL assessments and recommend equipment, modifications or support services.
• Prepare timely reports with findings, recommendations and clinical reasoning.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Exercise Physiology

Job description

IPAR Adelaide team are growing into 2027 and are seeking individuals with a professional background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector!

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

If you're looking for a role that offers true variety, this opportunity stands out. We're seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, where no two days are the same.

Some of your day to day includes:

• Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks );
• Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;
• Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals, and insurers to provide clinical updates and ensure alignment of rehabilitation goals.
• Work across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare & Department of Veteran's Affairs
• Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments to evaluate an individual's functional abilities and support needs within the home and/or community to promote their independence. Make recommendations for equipment, home modifications, or support services based on assessment findings.
• Prepare timely, high-quality reports outlining findings, recommendations, and clinical reasoning.

We welcome new graduates with open arms! Check out our company video if you want to see what IPAR is all about!

You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below!

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology
• Full Professional Registration with AHPRA or Full ESSA EP Accreditation or eligibility to obtain upon graduation
• Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded however not essential
• Fabulous communication and time management skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders
• You are someone with compassion, kindness and empathy
• A current SA Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People

To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We're accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts

We're here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas

Is there a better way? Let's find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.