Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist

IPAR; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health program

Star Award

Career progression

Referral program

Onboarding

Job summary

IPAR Adelaide is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist) to deliver occupational rehabilitation services across a diverse client base in South Australia.

You will manage caseloads with support from Rehabilitation Assistants, collaborate with employers, medical professionals and insurers, and prepare timely reports with clear clinical reasoning. New graduates are welcome; registration or ESSA accreditation is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• Full professional registration with AHPRA or ESSA EP accreditation.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Valid SA driver's license with access to own car and comprehensive insurance.
• Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Case management with manageable caseloads and support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Assist clients to return to health and work goals.
• Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals and insurers for updates and alignment of goals.
• Conduct ADL assessments and make recommendations for equipment or home modifications.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology

Job description

Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist

• Full-time
• State: SA
• Job Status: Full Time

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the globalMedHealthnetwork. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day.

Why joins us?

• Competitive remuneration withinnovativeincentive and bonus schemes.
• Access toIPAR’s health and wellness programwith fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers.
• IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition programfor top achievers
• A"promotefrom within" culturewhere every team member is supported to build a career
• Employee Referral Program-Monetary incentives for successfully recommending great talent!
• A comprehensive onboarding programto ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel
• Opportunity tojoin our Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee.
• Corporate benefitsincluding Fitness Passport, Travel Perks, Discounted Health Insurance, Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, EAP, Parental & Purchased Leave.

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

In this diverse role, youwill enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You willhavethe 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 havethe support of Rehabilitation Assistants toalleviate 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!

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 AHPRAor 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 insuranceis a must

Every day,we seek better together,for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we havethree simple but powerful valuesthat 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.

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.